Roblox Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 8+
Recommended play time: Between 1 to 2 hours a day, depending on the child's age and weekdays. On Friday-Saturday, you can extend it a bit.
Oh Roblox, how many nights I lost learning this game for my kids! I, Papa Chaim, from Ness Ziona, admit I'm not a big gamer. For me, a game is checkers or backgammon. But my kids play this, and I knew if I wanted to stay relevant, I had to learn. So I delved in, and I was happy to see it's not as bad as I thought! It's actually a whole world of creation.
What is this game
Roblox isn't one game; it's a huge platform where kids can create and play thousands of mini-games that other kids have created. It's like having infinite LEGOs, and everyone builds what they want, and then you can go and play in everyone's 'builds.' There's everything there – from 'Brookhaven,' which is like a life simulator with houses and cars, to crazy parkour games. My kids, especially my middle son (13), can spend hours on it, simply because there's always something new to discover.
Safety tips
- {"title":"Chat Conversations","content":"Roblox allows chat, and it's important to explain to kids to be careful who they talk to. Do not share personal information in any way. Roblox does a good job…
- {"title":"Purchase Limits (Robux)","content":"Robux costs real money, and as my oldest once tried, it's very easy to overspend! It's advisable to set purchase limits through the parent account on the…
- {"title":"Screen Time Limits","content":"Because it's such a vast world, it's easy to get lost. Set clear game times, and use parental control tools to enforce them. My daughter can spend hours in Br…
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