Safety Guide

Additional Help and Support

External resources, official links, and tools to help you keep your child safe online.

Official Roblox Resources

Roblox Parents Page

Official guide from Roblox with parental control information and safety tips.

corp.roblox.com/parents
Roblox Support

Official help center for account issues, reporting abuse, and technical support.

help.roblox.com

Safety Organizations

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Leading organization for child protection. Operates CyberTipline for reporting exploitation.

missingkids.org
CyberTipline

Report online exploitation of children. 24/7 reporting for suspected predatory behavior.

CyberTipline.org
Common Sense Media

Reviews of games, apps, and media with age-appropriate ratings and parent guidance.

commonsensemedia.org
ConnectSafely

Non-profit dedicated to educating users about online safety, privacy, and security.

connectsafely.org/roblox
Internet Matters (UK)

UK-based resource with age-specific online safety guides and parental control tutorials.

internetmatters.org
Family Online Safety Institute

Research and resources for making the online world safer for kids and families.

fosi.org

Monitoring & Parental Control Apps

These apps provide additional protection beyond Roblox's built-in controls. Layer them for maximum safety. We recommend starting with Bark for monitoring.

Bark

Top Pick

AI-powered monitoring for 30+ platforms including Roblox, Discord, TikTok, and texts. Alerts you to bullying, predators, depression, and more. Used by 7,000+ schools.

  • Monitors Roblox chat and activity
  • AI scans for concerning content (you don't read every message)
  • $14/mo or $99/yr - unlimited kids & devices
Try Bark Free7-day free trial
Qustodio

Complete parental control suite: screen time limits, web filtering, app blocking, location tracking. Great for hands-on control.

From $54.95/yrTry Free
Net Nanny

Web filtering, screen time limits, and app blocking. Real-time content analysis powered by AI.

From $39.99/yrLearn More
Free Built-in Options

Your devices already have basic parental controls built in:

Apple Screen Time

iOS/iPad Settings → Screen Time

Google Family Link

Free app for Android devices

Microsoft Family Safety

Windows Settings → Family

Compare all monitoring apps on our Products page

Recommended Reading

"Screenwise" by Devorah Heitner

Practical advice for raising kids who thrive in a digital world. Focuses on mentorship over monitoring.

"The Tech-Wise Family" by Andy Crouch

Framework for putting technology in its proper place within family life. Values-based approach.

For Parents of PDA or Autistic Children

Traditional screen time rules often don't work for neurodivergent kids. We wrote a dedicated guide for parents navigating Roblox with a PDA or autistic child - including low-demand strategies and why "being malleable" isn't bad parenting.

Read the PDA & Screen Time Guide

Printable Resources

Safety Settings Checklist

Print this checklist and work through each setting step by step.

View & Print

Safe Games List

List of parent-approved games you can keep handy for reference.

View & Print

Warning Signs Card

Quick reference card for behavioral warning signs to watch for.

View & Print

Family Gaming Agreement

Template agreement for kids to sign establishing gaming rules.

Staying Up to Date

Roblox updates their settings and features frequently. We recommend:

  • • Bookmark the official Roblox parents page
  • • Check this site periodically for updates
  • • Review your child's settings every few months

This guide was last reviewed: January 2025

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