Roblox is back in the news, and in this episode, we are reviewing what Roblox is (in case you don’t know) and why it’s facing so much backlash. They boast new parental controls and safety initiatives in the midst of legal cases alleging they neglected to protect children from predatory exploitation. Should parents trust Roblox to be a safe platform? Kelly walks through how the design of Roblox reveals a techno-optimistic worldview that opposes God’s Word and any effort a parent makes to protect their child on the platform.
Articles referenced:
National Center on Sexual Exploitation: Roblox, A Mainstream Contributor to Sexual Exploitation
Average Daily Time Spent by Children in the U.S. on Leading Apps
Louisiana AG sues Roblox, calling it ‘the perfect place for pedophiles
Lawsuit against Roblox alleges sexploitation of 10-year-old Michigan girl on platform
YouTube Video: What are experiences?
Tech Talks – An Update on Our Safety Initiatives
“Pedophile Hellscape for Kids”
Is Roblox Getting Worse?
Roblox, Take a Seat
Scripture referenced:
Hebrews 13:8
Isaiah 40:8
Psalm 119:89, 42:1
Genesis 1:27, 2:18
Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 18:21
Matthew 12:34-36, 6:33
Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7:14
2 Peter 2:19
Galatians 5:1
Romans 12:2
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