As a parent, the act of keeping your kids safe is a full-time job. And keeping them safe involves more than learning about wearing a bicycle helmet and crossing the street safely on their own.

In today’s always-online world, kids are exposed to so much information, and not all of it is remotely appropriate or okay.

Instead of devolving into stress mode, be proactive and take action to keep your kids safe whenever they go online. Here are a few tips to help you along the way.

Take Legal Action

If your kids enjoy the popular online game called Roblox, you may have heard about some safety concerns surrounding the game and the way that people can gain access to children.

And, your family may have been impacted by this activity. Regardless, it is important to understand the recent Roblox safety initiatives that are being discussed and wonder what you can do about it, especially if your children have been preyed upon.

One important course of action is to consult with an attorney who is knowledgeable about this urgent and concerning issue. They will listen to you and your family to learn about your experiences and what may have occurred.

Their legal team can advise you on the next steps to take and help you along the way.

Monitor Your Kids

Kids need to be monitored online. The online world is too vast to expect everyone to behave appropriately and with care regarding kids. That is unfortunate, but true.

The best solution to combat the potential for bad actors to come into contact with your children is to monitor their activity online. 

Pay attention to every single device that connects to the internet and has any type of chat feature. Set up parental controls and recheck them frequently.

Create passwords and ensure that only you are able to change safety settings. It is important to be transparent with your kids about what you are doing.

Explain your decision and motivation in an age-appropriate way, but tell them that you will be monitoring their actions and interactions online on every device in the home. Ensure you have all of their usernames and passwords, as well.

They may not like what you are doing, especially if they are older, but when they know what will happen and that their actions are being monitored, they are more likely to make good decisions and will not feel betrayed or like you are spying on them if they find out after the fact.

It is always great to find entertainment for yourself, no matter where you are, but when it comes to children and teens, it pays to be vigilant. Always pay attention to what they are doing online, and set up the appropriate monitoring constraints to help ensure their continued safety.

If you notice something that does not sit right, look into it. And if wrongdoing has occurred, it is time to take legal action for the benefit of your kids and others who are online.

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