Roblox Corporation’s co-founder and CEO, Dave Baszucki, recently addressed concerns from parents regarding the use of the platform by children. He stated, “I would always trust parents to make their own decisions.” This comment is aimed at empowering parents with the choice to restrict their children’s access if they deem it necessary.

Baszucki acknowledges the mixed feelings about the platform’s safety, saying, “My first message would be, if you’re not comfortable, don’t let your kids be on Roblox.” The CEO’s message points to the importance of parental control in a world where peer pressure can complicate decisions about children’s online engagement.

Ellie Gibson from Scummy Mummies commented on this advice, labeling it as a “bit of a get out,” suggesting that while it sounds straightforward, it’s not always easy to follow, especially when children are influenced by their friends who might be using the platform.

Roblox, with 79.5 million active daily users, is striving for a long-term goal to reach one billion daily active users. Despite its popularity, the platform has faced scrutiny over child safety, not only due to its flexible user interactions but also due to serious incidents that have raised concerns about user protection and exploitation allegations.

In response to ongoing scrutiny, Roblox is actively working on enhancing the safety features available to parents and monitoring communications within the platform, ensuring a balance between creative freedom and a safe environment for young users.