Apr 23, 2025
View Quick Guide (PDF) If your kids love to play video games, one of the names you may be hearing about is Roblox. Launched in 2006, Roblox’s popularity among kids has exploded, and it is now one of the top entertainment platforms for kids and teens. But Roblox isn’t...
Jul 20, 2025
What are parental controls and what do they do? There are a variety of control tools and monitoring tools available to parents. Some are software products or mobile apps that you buy or subscribe to. Others are free, and some are already present on your phone,...
Sep 4, 2025
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Listen to “Roblox to estimate age of all users” on Spreaker. Larry’s ConnectSafely Report for CBS News on Roblox announcement Roblox on Wednesday announced that it will employ the use of age...
Nov 14, 2024
Meta Quest headsets have long been available for adults and teens. Thanks to the introduction of parent-managed Meta accounts, preteens aged 10-12 (age may vary by region) can also enjoy next-generation experiences on Meta Quest. A parent-managed Meta account for...
Oct 29, 2025
By Kerry GallagherAccording to the Entertainment Software Association, 83% of Gen Alpha – Americans ages 5 to 12 – report gaming at least weekly. Gaming isn’t just for the young: The average age of the American gamer is 36 years old. Gaming culture is not fringe...
Sep 10, 2025
By Kerry Gallagher A study, published just last week, sheds new light on the relationship between video game addiction and mental health diagnoses. Researchers followed nearly 4300 pre-teens and teens for 4 years and asked: Are preexisting mental and emotional...
