Will letting my son play Roblox ruin our relationship?
Not at all! It is true that letting him play Roblox adds another stressor to your relationship, but it does not have to ruin it. And if you both enjoy playing Roblox together, it can even bring you closer.
The important thing is that you set up clear rules before he starts playing:
- When is he allowed to play?
- For how long can he play?
- What games can he play?
- Who can he play with?
- What are the consequences if he breaks the rules?
It is also important that before you let him play Roblox, that you consider your child’s age. Roblox has an ESRB-assigned rating of T for Teen, with a content descriptor for Diverse Content: Discretion Advised. This means that Roblox has content that may not be appropriate for all ages. In addition, games in Roblox are all labelled so parents know if the content is OK for their kids. Roblox automatically sets certain defaults, depending on your kid’s age at the time of registration. This is why it is really important that you state your child’s accurate birthday on registration. In addition, you can also block games, limit the amount of time your son can play and his ability to spend real money, and you can choose to access your son’s friends lists.
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I wish you both all the very best.
Love,
Ana
