I’ve publicly called Roblox a “pedophile hellscape.” Then the CEO invited me to meet.

Thirty minutes. One room. No media. No spin.

In this episode, I take you inside the meeting with David Baszucki, co-founder and CEO of Roblox — and share exactly what was said, what got uncomfortable, and why I left unconvinced that kids are truly safe.

If your child plays Roblox, you need to hear this.

KEY POINTS
Why Roblox says it’s designed for the “absentee parent”
The moment the temperature shifted in the room
Ongoing lawsuits and serious safety concerns
Why engagement and growth may still outrank child safety
The uncomfortable truth about parental responsibility
Five clear steps every parent should take today

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“I don’t care what people say. I care what people do. And right now, you’re not protecting our kids.”

RESOURCES
Roblox is a Paedophile Hellscape [Article]
5 Ways to Stay Safe Online
Parental controls and Roblox specific controls (esafety.org.au)
The Screen Smart Series [Webinar Series]

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
Talk daily – Ask what they’re seeing, who they’re chatting to, and whether anything felt weird or unsafe.
Turn on parental controls – They’re imperfect, but better than nothing. Check them regularly.
Play with your child – Learn the platform. See what they see.
Set clear boundaries – No devices in bedrooms. No screens during family time.
Trust your gut – You don’t need permission to say no. How you say it matters.

I&rsquo;ve publicly called Roblox a &ldquo;pedophile hellscape.&rdquo; Then the CEO invited me to meet.
Thirty minutes. One room. No media. No spin.
In this episode, I take you inside the meeting with David Baszucki, co-founder and CEO of Roblox &mdash; and share exactly what was said, what got uncomfortable, and why I left unconvinced that kids are truly safe.
If your child plays Roblox, you need to hear this.
KEY POINTS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why Roblox says it&rsquo;s designed for the &ldquo;absentee parent&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The moment the temperature shifted in the room</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ongoing lawsuits and serious safety concerns</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why engagement and growth may still outrank child safety</li>
<li aria-level="1">The uncomfortable truth about parental responsibility</li>
<li aria-level="1">Five clear steps every parent should take today</li>
</ul>
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t care what people say. I care what people do. And right now, you&rsquo;re not protecting our kids.&rdquo;
RESOURCES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/roblox-is-a-paedophile-hellscape">Roblox is a Paedophile Hellscape</a> [Article]</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau/posts/pfbid02EtyqebqnuKYUfYThkQMyaUq2vWxhjZyjkXjq4piWvJG1VMnjj7qLTQLgm5sRPj1cl">5 Ways to Stay Safe Online</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/parental-controls">Parental controls</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/roblox">Roblox specific controls</a> (esafety.org.au)</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-screen-smart-series">The Screen Smart Series</a> [Webinar Series]</li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Talk daily &ndash; Ask what they&rsquo;re seeing, who they&rsquo;re chatting to, and whether anything felt weird or unsafe.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Turn on parental controls &ndash; They&rsquo;re imperfect, but better than nothing. Check them regularly.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Play with your child &ndash; Learn the platform. See what they see.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Set clear boundaries &ndash; No devices in bedrooms. No screens during family time.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trust your gut &ndash; You don&rsquo;t need permission to say no. How you say it matters.</li>
</ol>

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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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What Really Happened When I Met the Roblox CEO

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