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

Scripture referenced:

Hebrews 13:8

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