Roblox Grooming: Parents Alarmed, Kids Harmed

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories right here on Sydney News today. Parents are raising alarms about child grooming and explicit content on Roblox, a popular gaming platform with millions of young users. An estimated 40% of players are under 13, yet predators are targeting kids through in-game chats. One father, an IT expert with strict parental controls, discovered his 14-year-old son and sexually explicit talks that started during Roblox. Play. The grooming often begins with fake profiles, like a supposed 16-year-old girl sharing graphic poems and scenarios. Parents say it's tough to monitor, because chats flashed by quickly during games, slipping past filters, and routine checks. Victims include teens, who've been harassed multiple times since signing of young. Kids are suffering real harm, with one 16-year-old girl saying the exposure stole her innocence, leaving her with trust issues, and identifying as, asexual. She got only automated responses from Roblox, pointing to U.S. helplines instead of quick fixes.

1:02Many parents struggle to update incorrect age settings kids entered at sign-up. By a 10-year-old listed as 17 or an 8-year-old as LAT, 21. This unlocks mature content, including violence, and Roblox support loops them with unhelpful emails, despite promises of better verification. Meanwhile, Australia's e-safety commissioner is pressing Roblox for stronger moderation after safety commitments fell short. Officials worry about exploitation and plan compliance tests, while parents demand accountability to protect kids from unmonitor dangers. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Layback. Press Play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.