Roblox enables parents to block experiences and friends

Roblox, the popular gaming platform geared toward preteens, has made substantial updates to its safety policy in the last year following accusations of insufficient safety measures for children, which could expose them to risks like grooming, explicit content, and violent material. The company announced Wednesday three new parental control features, including the option for them to block access to certain experiences or people on their kid’s friends list, as well as the ability to track which experiences their child spends the most time in. These updates implement a more stringent approach regarding how children play on the platform. To access the new controls, parents first need to link their Roblox account to their child’s account after verifying themselves with an ID or credit card. They can then manage their child’s experience by going to “Parental Controls.” Image Credits:Roblox In the past, parents were able to view their child’s friend list, but the new friend-blocking featu ... Read full article.