Parents shouldn’t let kids use Roblox if they are concerned, says CEO

The CEO of Roblox has responded to parental concerns about harmful content in the app by telling them they shouldn’t let their kids use it if they are worried … Roblox is one of the most popular iPhone apps for kids, consistently ranking in the top 10 free apps, and said to be used by around half of all American children below the age of 16. It allows children to create their own mini-games. But recently there have been growing reports of children being exposed to explicit or harmful content, including adults using the app as a way to try to meet kids, reports BBC News. The [app], which is the most popular in the UK among young gamers aged eight to 12, has been dogged by claims of some children being exposed to explicit or harmful content through its games, alongside multiple reported allegations of bullying and grooming. CEO Dave Baszucki says the company does try to detect and block harmful content, but argues that parents should be the ones calling the shots. When asked what hi ... Read full article.