This is the biggest change. Previously, if you wanted to change a setting, you had to physically grab your child's iPad or log in as them. Now, Roblox has introduced Remote Management.

You create your own Roblox account (if you don't have one), and link it to theirs via a QR code or email invite. Once linked, you can see their friend list, set spending limits, and manage their "Experience Guidelines" from your own device.

Why this matters: It takes the "sneakiness" out of the equation. You aren't "hacking" into their account; you are the administrator of their digital space. It also allows you to see who they are friending in real-time without having to hover over their shoulder while they're trying to play Adopt Me!.

Learn how to set up the new Roblox remote monitoring

Roblox used to categorize games by age (9+, 13+, etc.). They’ve ditched that for a system that looks more like movie ratings, and it’s much more descriptive. The new labels are:

The Action Item: Go into the "Parental Controls" tab and set the "Allowed Experiences" to Mild or Minimal for anyone under 12. If your kid is begging to play a "Moderate" game because "everyone at school is doing it," you can now white-list that specific game while keeping the rest of the category locked.

Roblox finally acknowledged that 10-year-olds don't need to be receiving DMs from strangers (or even "friends" they met five minutes ago in a lobby) while they aren't even playing a game.

Under the new 2025 rules, users under 13 are restricted from sending direct messages outside of a specific game environment by default. They can still chat inside a game (like talking to teammates in BedWars), but the "Inbox" feature is heavily curtailed.

What you should do: Check the "Communication" settings. You can choose to turn off chat entirely, or set it to "Friends Only." If your child is in that 8-10 age range, "Friends Only" is the bare minimum. If they are younger, consider turning off the in-game chat too. Yes, they’ll complain they can’t "trade" in Pet Simulator 99, but it’s a small price to pay for avoiding the "Skibidi" brain rot and potential grooming risks that live in open chat.

Ask our chatbot about the risks of Roblox chat

Roblox is a masterclass in "dark patterns"—design choices that trick users into spending money. Whether it's a "limited edition" pet or a power-up to win a race, the pressure to spend Robux is intense.

The new safety updates allow you to set a Monthly Spend Limit. Once the limit is hit, the account is locked from further purchases until the next month. You can also toggle on "Spend Notifications," which sends an email to you every time they spend even a single Robux.

The Reality Check: Roblox isn't just a game; for many kids, it's their first lesson in entrepreneurship (making clothes or games) or, more likely, their first lesson in how gambling mechanics work. Those "blind boxes" or "loot crates" are effectively digital slot machines.

Check out our guide on how Roblox uses loot boxes

Can people see when your child is online? Can they follow them into a game? In the "Privacy" tab, you should look for the "Other Settings" section.

If you ask a 9-year-old why they like Roblox, they won't say "the graphics are great" (they aren't; it looks like a Lego set had a fever dream). They love it because it’s a social square. It’s where they go to "hang out" after school.

When they say something is "so Ohio," they’re participating in a weird, hyper-niche internet culture that started on YouTube and TikTok and migrated into Roblox. It’s their version of the mall.

Is it "brain rot"? Sometimes. If they're just watching Skibidi Toilet memes inside a low-effort "Obby" (obstacle course), yeah, it’s not exactly Shakespeare. But if they're building their own worlds or learning the basics of the Lua coding language, it’s actually one of the most powerful creative tools available to kids today.

Let’s be real: Roblox has a massive problem with "predatory" content. Because the content is user-generated, things slip through the filters. You might enter a game that looks like a cute cafe only to find "condo" elements (user-created adult content) or bypasses of the chat filter.

The most dangerous part of Roblox isn't the games; it's the "off-platform" pull. Predators often try to get kids to move from Roblox chat to Discord or Snapchat where there are zero filters.

The Rule: "If someone asks you to talk on another app, the conversation is over." Full stop.

Instead of being the "tech police," try being the "tech consultant."

Roblox is a digital playground that requires active supervision. The 2026 updates make that supervision much easier by giving you a remote control, but they don't replace the need for a conversation.

Set the Content Labels to age-appropriate levels, Link your accounts, and keep a close eye on the Chat settings. Roblox can be a great place for creativity and "entrepreneurship," but only if the "bank account" (and the child's safety) is protected.

Ask our chatbot for a personalized Roblox safety plan