Managing Your Child's Roblox Time
Set healthy limits on gaming time with Roblox's built-in screen time controls.
Why Screen Time Matters
- Children need balanced activities
- Gaming can become compulsive
- Roblox is designed to keep players engaged
- Healthy limits support better sleep and mood
Benefits of Time Limits
- • Teaches self-regulation
- • Prevents gaming addiction
- • Ensures time for homework, family, sleep
- • Reduces arguments about stopping
Recommended Daily Limits
30-45
minutes per day
45-60
minutes per day
60-90
minutes per day
Setting Daily Time Limits
- 1
Navigate to Screen Time settings
SettingsParental ControlsScreen Time - 2Toggle "Daily Limit" to ON
- 3Set your desired time limit using the slider or input field
- 4Save your changes
Setting Allowed Hours
In addition to daily limits, you can restrict when Roblox can be played.
- 1In Screen Time settings, toggle "Allowed Hours" ON
- 2Set the start time (e.g., 3:00 PM)
- 3Set the end time (e.g., 7:00 PM)
- Roblox won't launch outside these hours
Example Schedule
Weekdays
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
After school, before dinner
Weekends
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
More flexible hours
How Limits Work
Warning Notifications
Your child sees countdown warnings at 15 minutes, 5 minutes, and 1 minute remaining
At Limit
Roblox closes automatically when time is up
Daily Reset
Time resets at midnight. No rollover of unused time.
Parent Notifications
With a linked parent account, you can receive notifications about your child's screen time:
- Alert when child approaches their limit
- Notification when limits are reached
- Weekly screen time reports
Tips for Success
Do's
- Explain the limits to your child beforehand
- Frame positively: "Game time is 4-5pm!"
- Be consistent every day
- Create transition activities for when time ends
Don'ts
- •Don't extend limits as rewards
- •Don't use screen time as punishment/reward
- •Don't negotiate in the moment
- •Don't feel guilty about limits
Combining with Device Limits
For extra protection, layer Roblox's controls with your device's built-in parental controls:
Settings → Screen Time → App Limits → Add Limit → Roblox
Settings → Digital Wellbeing → App Timers → Roblox
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