208. Who Is Your Child Actually Talking to Online?

Roblox isn’t just a game—it’s one of the most active online spaces kids are spending time in right now.

In this episode, Andrew and Caroline get real about what’s happening behind the screen. With over 150 million daily users—many under 13—this platform has become a digital playground where kids are interacting, spending money, and forming connections… sometimes with people they don’t actually know.

They break down how features like chat and in-game currency (Robux) are being used to build trust, how conversations move off-platform, and how quickly things can shift from harmless to risky.

You’ll also hear the uncomfortable truth many parents wrestle with—choosing convenience today while ignoring what it might cost later.

If your child is gaming online, this episode will change how you think about supervision, boundaries, and your role in it.

Homework for Parents

Bring devices into shared spaces
 No bedrooms. No closed doors.

Turn off chat features
 If it’s not needed, it’s off.

No headphones during gameplay
 You should hear what’s happening.

Check spending together
 Walk through how in-game purchases connect to real money.

Ask one simple question daily
 “Who did you play with today?”

Watch for behaviour changes

• Closing screens quickly
• Getting gifts they can’t explain
• Being secretive
• Urgency to get back online

Create your own account
 Spend 20 minutes inside the game. See what they see.

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