Roblox CEO: Parents Must Rethink Kids' Safety Concerns

In a recent interview, Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki advised parents concerned about their children's safety on the platform to reconsider allowing them to play. With 80 million daily users, Roblox has faced criticism for its safety measures, particularly with its young audience. Baszucki emphasized parental discretion, stating that if parents are uncomfortable, they shouldn't let their kids play. He discussed recent improvements in safety features, including parental controls and restrictions for under-13 users in certain games post-reports highlighting ongoing safety issues. Despite these measures, many parents remain wary, and recent reports have shown challenges in managing user interactions, especially between minors and adults. Additionally, Roblox has faced a drop in user engagement, attributed in part to a recent ban in Türkiye over child safety concerns.

Roblox has implemented several safety measures including parental controls that allow parents to set playtime limits, manage accounts, and view friends lists. Additionally, children under 13 are restricted from accessing specific social games due to user behavior risks, and parents must grant access for chat features.

Roblox is a massively popular online platform where users can create and play games, making it a social environment for millions, especially kids. Despite its popularity, concerns about user safety have persisted since its launch in 2006. The platform has been continually adapting to address these issues, implementing stricter guidelines and oversight to create a safer experience for its young users.