Roblox Safety: Chat, Friends & Parental Controls (2025)
Roblox Safety: Chat, Friends & Limits — Calm, Real-World Guidance for Parents
Written by a family tech consultant (and parent). Roblox is a creative playground for kids — but it includes chat, friend requests, and in-game purchases that need supervision.
Short answer: Roblox is safest when children play with people they know in real life, and parents set age filters, chat limits, and spending rules. Everything can be managed from your child’s Roblox settings — it just takes a few minutes.
Why Roblox needs boundaries
Roblox lets users build games and chat with others — but that openness comes with risks. Children can receive messages from strangers or be invited into games made by other users. Setting clear permissions helps your child enjoy Roblox’s creativity without the chaos.
Start with the parent login
- Create your own Roblox account so you can link as a parent and adjust settings.
- Log into your child’s account → Settings (gear icon) → Parental Controls.
- Set a PIN to prevent changes.
Age-appropriate settings
Under 13s
- Set Account Restrictions: ON — this filters chat and limits to age-suitable games.
- Enable Privacy → Who can chat? → “Friends” or “No one”.
- Review the “People” settings — only allow friend requests from friends of friends, or disable entirely.
Teens (13+)
- Talk openly about friend lists and group invites — agree what’s private and what’s public.
- Suggest “Friends only” chat as a baseline.
- Revisit privacy settings monthly — Roblox sometimes adds new social features.
Spending controls
- Robux can add up fast. Turn off “Quick Buy” where available.
- Use a child’s allowance instead of stored card details.
- For Apple or Google Play purchases, require approval every time.
Encourage healthy play
- Ask which games they like and why — curiosity builds trust.
- Set “offline” times: meals, homework, bedtime.
- Co-play sometimes. Seeing what they build helps you spot trends or new risks early.
Tip: If your child loves designing games, Roblox Studio is a great creative outlet — but check the privacy options before sharing creations publicly.
Simple scripts kids can use
- Adding: “I only add people I know in real life.”
- Pushy chat: “I’m logging off now.” (then leave chat / block)
- Dares or trades: “Not my thing.” (change game/party)
- Requests for pics: “I don’t share photos. That breaks my family rules.”
If something goes wrong
- Use Report Abuse on the offending user’s profile or game page.
- Block the user and review friend lists immediately.
- Screenshot evidence if messages or behaviour were inappropriate.
- For serious concerns, report to CEOP or NCMEC.
Where to get more help
- Roblox Safety Centre — official settings and reporting guide.
- NSPCC Online Safety — parent helpline and advice.
- Internet Matters — device-specific safety walk-throughs.
- UK Safer Internet Centre — resources for schools and parents.
Download the Printable Guide
Download Roblox Safety: Chat, Friends & Limits (PDF)
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