VIDEO: Tech experts share which games kids should never play
These games could pose potential dangers to children...
The digital age has changed the way children are now put at risk.
A parent's biggest concern no longer just includes kids riding bikes in the street, climbing up trees or running around.
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Through phones, tablets, computers, and much more, they have access to almost every corner of the internet.
There are parental locks, ad blockers, and other ways of monitoring their activities, but sometimes no matter how hard you try to protect them, some things are going to slip through the cracks.
Video games have always been controversial, being used to explain the actions of certain criminals.
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Some have even admitted to committing horrific crimes because of the games they have played.
However, it is important to note that Harvard Medical School has shared that experts are divided on the potential harm of violent video games.
Much of the research on violent video game use relies on measures to assess aggression that don't correlate with real-world violence. Some studies are observational and don't prove cause and effect.
Cellular technology firm Gabb tailors their service specifically towards communication between parents and children.
They recently shared a video in which their staff were asked which video games they would never let their kids play.
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While some answers might seem obvious, others are quite surprising:
'Roblox' was mentioned more than any other video game.
If you know about 'Roblox', it seems quite innocent unlike games like 'Call of Duty' and 'Grand Theft Auto'.
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'Roblox' launched in 2006, but it has only become one of the biggest and most popular virtual playgrounds in the world in recent years.
A simple explanation of the game: users create an account and avatar and then have access to different kinds of 'worlds' or games.
According to CNN, "At its core, Roblox is a gaming platform that allows you to play dozens of user-created games or create games through Roblox Studio."
Another aspect of Roblox is the social media side to it with groups, chat rooms, and accepting/sending friend requests.
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This is where people find the game to be slightly problematic.
Gabb also shared another video in which they further explained their concerns with Roblox:
They wrote in their caption:
- "Grooming: They private message kids, offering money to send inappropriate images.
- P0rnography: Lack of filtration and community guidelines allows subject matter within the game to vary greatly.
- Cyberbullying: Whether it’s a fellow gamer or a random troll, cyberbullying occurs often.
- Scams: Users may give kids the chance to double their Robux for a fee. Robux = real money.
- Excessive screen time: Roblox is a game designed to keep players playing for as long as possible."
You can find the parents guide to Roblox safety here.
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