After the decision of the Buenos Aires government Block Roblox in public schools As a precaution against reported cases grooming, mission We took note of this and activated our own prevention mechanism. State police have launched a campaign to warn minors about the risks they face when using online video gaming platforms, especially those that allow direct communication with strangers.
The focus is not on prohibition of gambling, but on family support. “It does not prohibit the game, but it accompanies it.” reads an institutional video released by the National Guard.
With a direct and simple tone, this piece emphasizes: roblox It is a platform for children to “have fun, create a world, and make friends,” but warns that it is also an environment where adults may pose as minors for the purpose of sexual abuse. The message emphasizes: grooming.
video game robloxand 380 million monthly active usersis one of the most used digital platforms by minors around the world.
This campaign was designed from the following areas: cyber crime It aims to raise awareness among mothers, fathers and responsible adults. One of the central axes is to reform certain digital practices and foster open conversations with children.Chat with your kids about who to play with. Ask if anyone new has spoken to you. Enjoy chatting together naturally without control” can be heard saying in the video.
Unlike what happened in the city of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Ministry of Education We have decided to restrict access to video games on our school network. In the state of Misiones, the following strategies are in place: Adult responsibility and active involvement. The purpose of the campaign is to appeal to the awareness of parents.
One of the most impressive findings was how children communicated with each other around the platform’s limitations. In Roblox, the moderation system blocks certain terms and phone numbers. To avoid this, minors should devise ways to write data without being exposed, such as by separating digits.
Another point that raised concerns was the incentive for users to upload photos to access in-game perks.
Misiones state police say the game should not be demonized and should be monitored. From your point of view, The core is the bond between adults and childrenin the capacity for interaction and digital education within the home.
In the face of increasing complaints and institutional concerns in various parts of the country, cybersecurity experts from the Misiones State Police recommend the following: 5 concrete measures To reduce the risks associated with using Roblox by minors:
- Enable parental controls. Set your account to ‘minor’ and use a parental PIN to limit who can chat or play.
- Monitor interactions. Regularly check your list of friends, messages, and frequently played games. If you see unknown users or strange behavior, please block and report them.
- Avoid sharing personal data. Teach them not to reveal their name, age, address, school, or social networks in chats or in usernames.
- Control your play time and payouts: To prevent fraud, set daily limits and disable automatic Robux purchases.
- We talk about grooming and digital deception. Explain that there are adults who can pretend to be children to strengthen trust so minors will know if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or asks them to keep a secret.
Experts explained that these efforts are simple but key to ensuring a safer digital environment and reducing the likelihood that minors will become victims of online crime.
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