Ban Roblox permanently to protect our children

The Issue

My son has been playing Roblox for a long time, and I was shocked to recently discover that he was speaking to someone who turned out to be 43 years old. This person, a total stranger, had even obtained my son's personal phone number and asked for his location at one point. Imagine the danger this poses to our kids!

While I quickly took action and deleted the game from his device, I continue to hear about similar incidents happening far too often. It is alarming how easily predators can pretend to be someone they aren't on this platform, hiding their true identities behind the anonymity of a screen.

As parents, we must unite and protect our children from the potential dangers present in online gaming environments. Roblox, a game popular among our youth, seems to be a frequent hunting ground for these predators and it’s time to raise our voices against it.

Statistics from cybersecurity reports and child protection organizations have shown a worrying trend of increasing reports of inappropriate interactions on digital platforms aimed at children. According to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), nearly 1 in 4 children has come across unwanted contacts in online games.

Roblox Corporation, the creators of the game, have implemented some safety guidelines and parental controls, but the risks remain worryingly high. More must be done to protect minors from exposure to predatory behavior.

We propose a permanent ban on Roblox to mitigate this risk. By eliminating this platform altogether, we significantly reduce the chances of our children falling victim to online predators. Other gaming companies should learn from this and implement stricter vetting processes to safeguard our young ones in the digital world.

Join us in demanding action to protect our children. Sign this petition to call for the permanent banning of Roblox. It's time to stand firm for children's safety and send a clear message to these companies that more stringent measures are required for online safety. Let’s work together to make this change happen now.

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The Issue

My son has been playing Roblox for a long time, and I was shocked to recently discover that he was speaking to someone who turned out to be 43 years old. This person, a total stranger, had even obtained my son's personal phone number and asked for his location at one point. Imagine the danger this poses to our kids!

While I quickly took action and deleted the game from his device, I continue to hear about similar incidents happening far too often. It is alarming how easily predators can pretend to be someone they aren't on this platform, hiding their true identities behind the anonymity of a screen.

As parents, we must unite and protect our children from the potential dangers present in online gaming environments. Roblox, a game popular among our youth, seems to be a frequent hunting ground for these predators and it’s time to raise our voices against it.

Statistics from cybersecurity reports and child protection organizations have shown a worrying trend of increasing reports of inappropriate interactions on digital platforms aimed at children. According to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), nearly 1 in 4 children has come across unwanted contacts in online games.

Roblox Corporation, the creators of the game, have implemented some safety guidelines and parental controls, but the risks remain worryingly high. More must be done to protect minors from exposure to predatory behavior.

We propose a permanent ban on Roblox to mitigate this risk. By eliminating this platform altogether, we significantly reduce the chances of our children falling victim to online predators. Other gaming companies should learn from this and implement stricter vetting processes to safeguard our young ones in the digital world.

Join us in demanding action to protect our children. Sign this petition to call for the permanent banning of Roblox. It's time to stand firm for children's safety and send a clear message to these companies that more stringent measures are required for online safety. Let’s work together to make this change happen now.

The Decision Makers

NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN
NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN

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Petition created on December 31, 2025