Cyberbullying. Over 90% of children have experienced or witnessed some form of bullying while playing video games [*]. The anonymous nature of Roblox (and all online games) makes it easy for people to abuse others. Online predators luring your child. Roblox includes text messaging and voice chat. This means that children could end up talking with dangerous strangers, who may try to lure them into private chats on other platforms. Inappropriate or adult content. Roblox players can create their own games. The notorious condo games (also known as “scented cons”) present a big concern for parents. These spaces often contain virtual strip clubs, naked characters, and users simulating sexually explicit experiences. Games containing simulated violence. Creators are able to make games in which the goal is to attack other gamers. Players can kill and be killed, often with gratuitous violence, through the use of guns, knives, and bloody fights. Online scammers targeting children. Robux is the in-game currency that players use to buy items and upgrades. You can buy Roblox with real money or earn virtual currency while playing the game. But many fraudsters run phishing scams to steal Roblox or real money from children. Account takeovers and hacking. There’s a community of people who “beam” other users — which means they could gain unauthorized access to your child’s account to steal valuable virtual items. These thieves sell the stolen assets on underground marketplaces for USD or cryptocurrency [*]. Financial fraud. If your children share their login credentials or get hacked, the perpetrator could steal their Robux. Worse still, the thief could exploit connected payment options, like your credit card. Malware and other viruses. A recent survey found that Roblox is among the games ranked highest by the number of related cyber threats and impacted users [*]. Excessive gaming. Due to the impressionable ages of young children and teens, addiction is one of the most significant risks of online gaming. This obsession can cause kids to lose interest in real life at the expense of their hobbies, friends, school, and health