{"id":69072,"date":"2025-12-10T11:24:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T03:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=69072"},"modified":"2025-12-10T11:24:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T03:24:20","slug":"roblox-dangerous-for-kids-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/roblox-dangerous-for-kids-malaysia","title":{"rendered":"Growing Up In A Digital Playground: Kids, Gaming, And Consequences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone knows Roblox, right? That fun, creative kids game that stimulates their creativity while also giving them a good time. The last thing you would expect from children playing games is for one of them to end up getting stabbed! Well that is exactly what happened in Batu Pahat, Johor recently. A nine-year-old boy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaymail.com\/news\/malaysia\/2025\/11\/12\/whats-so-scary-about-roblox-the-online-gaming-platform-that-is-scaring-parents-and-governments\/198143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stabbed his younger brother<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aged six, allegedly over the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad, the boy reacted to his brother causing him to lose about one million accumulated Roblox points (Robux) by damaging the older boy\u2019s phone. The question is: How could a tantrum over a video game result in a kid stabbing another kid?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-Even-Is-Roblox\"><\/span><b>What Even Is Roblox?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t already heard, Roblox is essentially an online platform that allows users to create their own digital worlds and games, sharing them with other users, and acting as a social space. To be more specific, it is more of a digital playground rather than a video game. Making your own video game out of it is just one of its many functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are wondering how popular Roblox is, the answer is: immensely popular. In Malaysia alone, Roblox currently has over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2025\/11\/04\/roblox-vows-safety-upgrade-cooperation-with-govt?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one million users<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 with over 100 million users worldwide. Not only that, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2025\/01\/16120043\/Digital_Dilemma_2024_Qustodio_Data_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024 report highlights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that younger players on Roblox spent on average about 139 minutes\/day on the platform, highest among popular games\/apps for children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a very good reason for this too. Roblox as a platform is actually an excellent outlet for creativity, social interaction, and digital skills. When working as intended, it can be an amazing tool to foster a child\u2019s growth. So why do so\u00a0 many people have concerns over it?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-Concerns-Or-Scapegoating\"><\/span><b>Real Concerns Or Scapegoating?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key question worth asking is whether Roblox is genuinely dangerous for children, or whether it has simply become the latest scapegoat in a long history of parents blaming new media for society\u2019s problems. Throughout modern history, nearly every emerging medium has faced its own cycle of moral panic. Television was accused of rotting young minds, comic books were blamed for delinquency, heavy metal and MTV were called corrupting influences, and video games have been scrutinised for decades. Roblox may just be the newest addition to that list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents\u2019 fears, however, are not entirely unjustified. Research into the effects of media on children has been ongoing for years, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2704015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest that media can influence behaviour \u2014 particularly when exposure is intensive or unsupervised. But critically, media is just one variable. A child\u2019s mental health, home environment, and quality of relationships play an equally or even more significant role. One consistent finding is that children with stable, supportive upbringings tend to be far less affected by violent or inappropriate media, though no protective factor is ever foolproof.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Very-Real-Concerns\"><\/span><b>Very Real Concerns<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, even with its creative benefits, Roblox faces real and well-documented safety issues, especially given its overwhelmingly young user base. According to reporting by The Guardian, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/think.revealingreality.co.uk\/roblox-real-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research shared<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the publication found that Roblox\u2019s parental control tools are often insufficient at filtering out harmful content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite updates and improved moderation efforts, loopholes persist. It remains relatively easy to register an account with a falsified age, and adults can still masquerade as children within the platform. Because of these gaps, Roblox continues to carry a somewhat negative reputation among parents globally. Inadequate controls mean children can still encounter inappropriate material, be exposed to predatory behaviour, or fall into patterns of excessive play that border on addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These concerns resonate strongly in Malaysia. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosm.gov.my\/uploads\/release-content\/file_20241101121721.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Police-recorded cases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involving children and online or unregulated digital abuse have risen in recent years, pointing to a broader vulnerability among young Malaysians navigating digital spaces. In such an environment, platforms like Roblox \u2014 popular yet imperfectly regulated \u2014 naturally draw heightened scrutiny.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-Is-Robloxs-Response\"><\/span><b>What Is Roblox\u2019s Response<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roblox has publicly committed to strengthening safety on its platform, including for Malaysian users. The company says it now relies on a mix of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/corp.roblox.com\/newsroom\/2025\/07\/roblox-ai-moderation-massive-scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI-driven moderation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and human reviewers to screen chat, images, voice, and user-generated content. According to Roblox, most harmful content is automatically blocked or removed quickly, with human moderators handling more complex cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned previously, the company has also expanded age-verification tools, introducing facial age-estimation and optional ID checks to limit communication between adults and children. This aligns with requirements being considered by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2025\/11\/04\/roblox-vows-safety-upgrade-cooperation-with-govt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysian regulators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including age-verification and licensing for games deemed unsuitable for under the age of 16.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roblox also says it is cooperating with authorities worldwide \u2014 including Malaysia\u2019s MCMC \u2014 by sharing data on serious safety threats and supporting investigations related to child protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2075-471X\/14\/3\/29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer dofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gaps remain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Investigations have found that despite stronger parental controls, loopholes still allow kids to access inappropriate content or for adults to pose as children. Moderation can also be inconsistent due to the sheer volume of user-generated games and chats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawing-A-Line-In-The-Sand\"><\/span><b>Drawing A Line In The Sand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, Roblox is neither a guaranteed danger nor a guaranteed safe space. It\u2019s a digital tool with tremendous potential and equally real risks. Much like every new medium before it, from television to social networks, the platform exists on a slippery slope where limitless creativity and connection sit right beside content and interactions that children may not be ready for. The challenge is not simply deciding whether Roblox is \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad,\u201d but understanding where to draw the line in a world where kids have unprecedented access to digital spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the evidence shows is that media alone rarely determines a child\u2019s behaviour. Upbringing, mental health, and the environment they grow up in play a major role. Influences come from everywhere \u2014 peers, family, online communities, and the broader culture they\u2019re immersed in. Roblox is just one part of that ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For parents, this means taking an active role rather than relying solely on the platform\u2019s safeguards. Practical steps can make a meaningful difference: setting screen-time limits, monitoring gameplay, using available parental controls, and most importantly, building digital literacy and open communication at home. Children who feel supported, and who understand how to navigate online spaces, are far better equipped to handle risks when they appear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of blaming the platform outright, ongoing discussion is key. As technology evolves and digital childhood becomes the norm, platforms, parents, regulators, and communities should unite toward the same goal: creating a safer, more enriching digital world. Together, we have the chance to make the online space a better place for the human race \u2014 especially for our children, who deserve to learn, create, and play without unnecessary risk.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Malaysian children spend more time in digital worlds like Roblox, concerns around safety, addiction, and online influence continue to rise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":69074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[256],"tags":[2004,350,1592,351,2230,2003,767,1853,2996,486,2995],"class_list":["post-69072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-children","tag-cybersecurity","tag-gaming","tag-internet","tag-internet-safety","tag-kids","tag-lifestyle","tag-online-gaming","tag-parental-control","tag-parents","tag-roblox"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Roblox Dangerous for Kids? 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