In the previous article, we talked about what Roblox is and why it’s causing concern for parents like you.

Now comes the practical part - what to actually do about it. I’m going to walk you through the technical settings, one step at a time. We’ll go slowly and carefully together.

Yes, this will take 30-45 minutes. I know that feels like a lot when you’re already busy. But think of it this way: you’re building a safety fence around your child’s digital playground. That’s time well spent.

Before We Start: What You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need before we begin:

Your own smartphone or computer - not your child’s device Your own email address - we’ll create a separate parent account 30-45 minutes of uninterrupted time - maybe after dinner or on a weekend morning Your child present (highly recommended) - doing this together builds trust rather than breaking it

One important thing before we start: Please don’t take away your child’s phone right now. I know the instinct is to lock everything down immediately, but that often backfires. Instead, we’re going to set up your own “control center” first, so you can manage things from your device without constantly borrowing theirs.

Step 1: Create Your Parent Account (5 minutes)

I know this might feel like one more account to manage (and who needs another password to remember?). But this is actually what makes everything else possible. With your own parent account, you can monitor and adjust settings from your phone without constantly borrowing your child’s device. Trust me, this step is worth it.

Here’s what to do:

  1. Go to Roblox.com
  2. Click “Sign Up”
  3. Enter your own email address (not your child’s)
  4. Create a strong password
    • At least 8 characters
    • Include uppercase, lowercase, and numbers
    • Avoid simple ones like “roblox123”
  5. Enter birthday accurately (this is important)
  6. Click “Sign Up”

Set Up Two-Step Verification Right Away

Don’t skip this part - it only takes a minute and it’s crucial:

  1. Go to Account Settings
  2. Select “Security” tab
  3. Turn ON “Two-Step Verification”
  4. Set up to receive confirmation codes via email or authenticator app

Why this matters: Without two-step verification, if someone guesses your password, they can undo all the protective settings you’re about to create. Think of it as the lock on your fence gate.

This is the most important step in the entire process. I’m going to be direct with you: if you skip this step or don’t complete it properly, everything else we do today won’t work. So let’s take our time and get it right.

Here’s how to link accounts:

  1. Log in to your parent account
  2. Click the gear icon (Settings) in the upper right
  3. Select “Parental Controls” from the left menu
  4. Click “Link to a child’s account”
  5. Enter your child’s username
  6. Confirm and click “Link”

Verify Your Child’s Birthday (This is Critical)

Before moving on, check the birthday on your child’s account right now. Is it actually correct?

This isn’t a minor detail. Roblox’s age filters operate entirely based on birthday. If your 10-year-old accidentally set their age as 15 when creating the account (kids do this all the time to bypass restrictions), then all the safety filters we’re setting up won’t work properly.

How to fix if wrong:

  1. Log in to your child’s account
  2. Settings → Account Info
  3. Correct the Birthday
  4. However, you cannot lower the age (Roblox policy)
    • If wrong birthday set age too high, you’ll need to contact Roblox support

Step 3: Set Content Restrictions (5 minutes)

This setting controls which games (Roblox calls them “experiences”) your child can access. Think of it like movie ratings - G, PG, PG-13, R - except for Roblox games.

Roblox gives you three restriction levels:

  • Minimal: Most restrictive (designed for elementary students)
  • Mild: Somewhat relaxed (designed for middle schoolers)
  • Moderate: More relaxed (designed for high schoolers)

For your 10-year-old, I recommend starting with “Minimal.”

I know what you might be thinking - “But won’t my child complain?” Maybe. But here’s the thing: you can always loosen restrictions later after you see how responsibly they handle it. It’s much easier to start strict and gradually relax than to start loose and try to tighten things up after they’re already used to full access.

Setting Procedure

  1. Find “Content Maturity” in Parental Controls screen
  2. Select “Minimal”
  3. Click “Save”

Blocking Specific Games

For more detailed restrictions:

  1. Go to “Restricted Experiences” section
  2. Enter the name of games you want to block
  3. Even if the game appears in search results, your child won’t be able to enter

Recommendation: Check “Top 20 Played Games” weekly and block concerning ones

Step 4: Set Up Chat Safely (10 minutes)

Okay, deep breath. This is probably the most important step for your child’s safety, so we’re going to take our time here.

Roblox has three different types of chat - I know, it seems unnecessarily complicated! But each one needs its own setting, so we’ll walk through them together one by one.

First: Experience Chat (In-Game Chat)

This is the chat your child uses while playing games. You have three options:

  • Let anyone chat with them
  • Limit it to friends only
  • Turn chat off completely

For a 10-year-old, I recommend “Friends only” or turning it off completely. You can always loosen this later once you see how responsibly they handle it.

Second: Experience Direct Chat (Private Messages)

This is one-on-one messaging - basically direct messages between users.

For a 10-year-old, turn this OFF. No exceptions.

I’m being firm about this one because even with Roblox’s filters, private messaging is where the highest-risk conversations happen. It’s too easy for predators to groom children in private messages. Your child doesn’t need this feature to enjoy Roblox.

4-3. Party Chat (Group Chat)

Group conversation functionality.

Recommendation: Allow after parental review of content

Setting Procedure

  1. Find “Chat & Privacy” in Parental Controls screen
  2. Experience Chat: Select “Friends only” or “No one”
  3. Experience Direct Chat: Turn OFF
  4. Party Chat: Decide after consulting with your child

⚠️ One Important Thing to Know

I need to be honest with you: some game developers create custom chat systems that can bypass these settings. It’s frustrating, but it means our settings aren’t a perfect shield.

This is why setting up these controls is just the first step. Ongoing monitoring matters too - we’ll talk about how to do that realistically in Part 3.

Step 5: Review the Friends List (5-10 minutes)

Here’s something that surprises most parents: 60% of Roblox users are over 16 years old. That means when your 10-year-old adds a “friend” in a game, there’s a good chance that person is actually a teenager or adult - and your child has no idea.

So let’s look at who’s on their friends list:

  1. View “Connections” in Parental Controls screen
  2. Review all friends
  3. Ask your child about each one: “Who is this? Where did you meet them?”

As you review each friend with your child, ask yourself:

  • Real-life friend? → Okay to keep
  • School friend? → Okay to keep
  • Met in game but don’t know in real life? → Block
  • Can’t remember who this is? → Block

If your child protests (“But they’re nice!”), explain: “We only keep people we know in real life. That’s the rule.”

How to Block

  1. Find the user in Connections
  2. Click the three dots (…) next to the name
  3. Select “Block”
  4. That person can no longer contact your child

Report Suspicious Users

If someone sent inappropriate messages:

  1. Use the “Report” function
  2. Roblox will investigate
  3. If necessary, that user will be permanently banned

Step 6: Set Spending Limits (5 minutes)

Let’s talk about Robux - Roblox’s virtual currency. Here’s the problem: because it’s virtual, kids don’t connect it to real money in their minds. It just feels like game points.

But every Robux costs real money. And here’s the scary part: over 40% of boys aged 13-15 have fallen for Robux scams. So let’s lock this down.

Setting Spending Limits

  1. Find “Spending Controls” in Parental Controls screen
  2. Set “Monthly Spending Limits”
    • Example: $10 per month
    • Or $0 per month (completely prohibit)
  3. Turn ON “Purchase Notifications”
    • You’ll receive an email every time something is purchased

Best Practices

  • Don’t let children register credit card information
  • Set up so all purchases require your approval
  • Set a PIN code (required for all transactions)
  • Enable spending alerts

Talk to Your Child About Scams

Sit down with your child and show them these examples. Explain that these are all scams - no exceptions:

  • ❌ “Free Robux generators”
  • ❌ “Enter your password to confirm you won”
  • ❌ “I’m a Roblox employee, give me your account info”
  • ❌ Fake giveaway campaigns

The rule is simple: Robux can only be purchased from the official Roblox website. Anywhere else? It’s a scam.

Step 7: Set Time Limits (3 minutes)

Remember that “tantrums when you take away the device” problem I mentioned in Part 1? Here’s one tool that helps: automatic time limits built right into Roblox.

Instead of you being the “bad guy” who ends game time, the app itself shuts down. It’s not perfect, but it helps.

Setting Time Limits

  1. Find “Screen Time Limits” in Parental Controls screen
  2. Set “Daily Time Limit”
  3. When limit is reached, Roblox automatically locks
  4. Child cannot access until the next day
  • Weekdays: 30 minutes to 1 hour
  • Weekends: 1-2 hours
  • Set strictly first, adjust based on your child’s behavior

Do This Together, Not To Them

Here’s what makes time limits actually work: don’t just impose them. Talk with your child first.

Try asking:

  • “On school days, how much time do you think is fair for Roblox?”
  • “Should we say it’s only after homework is done?”
  • “What about weekends - should that be different?”

When you create the rule together, your child is more likely to respect it. This isn’t punishment - it’s a family boundary for healthy screen time. (We’ll dive deeper into this conversation in Part 3.)

Step 8: Review Privacy Settings (5 minutes)

“Who Can” Settings

Review all the following items:

  • Who can message me?
  • Who can chat with me in games?
  • Who can invite me to private servers?
  • Who can see my friends list?
  • Message: Friends only or No one
  • Chat: Friends only
  • Invites: Friends only
  • Friends list: No one (don’t make public)

Setting Procedure

  1. Find “Privacy” in Parental Controls screen
  2. Change each item to the recommended settings above
  3. Click “Save”

Final Checklist: Let’s Make Sure Everything is Set

Before we finish, let’s make sure you’ve completed everything. Go through this checklist:

Account Setup

  • ☐ Created parent account
  • ☐ Set strong password
  • ☐ Turned ON two-step verification
  • ☐ Linked to child’s account
  • ☐ Verified child’s birthday is correct

Content Restrictions

  • ☐ Set content restriction to “Minimal”
  • ☐ Blocked concerning games (if applicable)

Chat & Communication

  • ☐ Restricted Experience Chat (Friends only or No one)
  • ☐ Turned OFF Direct Chat completely
  • ☐ Decided Party Chat settings

Friends & Connections

  • ☐ Reviewed entire friends list
  • ☐ Blocked unknown people
  • ☐ Reported suspicious messages if any

Spending & Money

  • ☐ Set monthly spending limit
  • ☐ Turned ON purchase notifications
  • ☐ Set PIN code (recommended)
  • ☐ Educated child about scams

Time Management

  • ☐ Set time limits
  • ☐ Discussed time with child

Privacy

  • ☐ Reviewed all “Who Can” settings
  • ☐ Made friends list private

You Did It!

Take a moment and breathe. All the technical settings are complete.

But I need to be honest with you: this isn’t the end - it’s the beginning.

What you’ve just built is the foundation - the safety fence around your child’s Roblox world. But a fence alone isn’t enough. You also need to establish daily habits, open communication, and family rules that work. That’s what Part 3 is about.

Settings complete? Excellent! Now continue to Part 3: Creating Healthy Family Rules

What Comes Next: Part 3

The technical settings you just completed are essential, but they’re not the whole picture.

In the next article, we’ll talk about the human side:

  • Why kids have such intense reactions when you take away Roblox (and what to do about it)
  • Five practical strategies that actually work (including playing together and creating rules collaboratively)
  • How to handle tantrums and build healthy habits gradually
  • Teaching your child to stay safe online
  • Signs that you might need professional help (and that’s okay)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete all Roblox safety settings? The complete setup takes 30-45 minutes. You’ll create a parent account (5 min), link to your child’s account (10 min), configure content restrictions, chat settings, spending limits, and privacy controls. It’s time well invested to protect your child.

Can my child bypass these parental control settings? If you properly link accounts and enable two-step verification, your child cannot change the settings without your password. However, some game developers create custom chat systems that bypass Roblox’s controls, which is why ongoing monitoring (Part 3) is also important.

What’s the single most important Roblox safety setting? Turning OFF Direct Chat completely. Private messaging is where the highest-risk conversations happen with predators. For children under 13, this feature should always be disabled—your child doesn’t need it to enjoy Roblox safely.

Will my child complain about these restrictions? Possibly at first, but Part 3 explains how to handle resistance. When you create rules together (not just impose them), compliance improves dramatically. Start strict, then gradually loosen restrictions as your child demonstrates responsible behavior.

Do I need to check Roblox settings regularly? Yes, review settings monthly and check the friends list weekly. Roblox updates features frequently, and your child’s friends may change. The 10-minute weekly check-in prevents problems before they start.

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You’re a wonderful parent for taking action to protect your child’s safety. In the next step, we’ll learn how to integrate these settings into daily life.