A note for families: Grooming risk on Roblox

What it is

A Canadian federal briefing flagged adults using Roblox to groom children and to push hateful content, while Roblox says it has strong safety tools; the game itself is popular and mostly fine, but the risk is real enough to stay alert.

How much it matters

Real but nuanced. Usually fine; it depends on the kid and how they use it.

Should you worry?

Roblox has huge numbers of young players and millions of user-made games, which makes moderation hard. Officials describe adults who build trust with a child in the game, then try to move the chat to a private app such as Discord. Watch for a new online "friend" who is much older, requests for secrecy, gifts or in-game currency, pressure to switch apps, or a child who becomes secretive or upset after playing. Spend a few minutes together in the parental controls and privacy settings, limit who can chat with your child, and make sure they know they can show you anything odd without losing access to the game.

If you’re worried

If your child is in immediate danger, call 911. To report online sexual exploitation of a child, use Cybertip.ca. If intimate images have been shared, NeedHelpNow.ca helps with getting them removed. Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868, or text 686868) is there for your child any time. Keep the messages and screenshots rather than deleting them, and report the account in the game.

Sources

• Canadian government concerned about child safety in Roblox https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/04/24/canadian-government-child-safety-roblox/