UAE experts have urged parents to monitor their children’s use of popular games like Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite. If parents can make these settings for just 10 minutes, they can make these games much safer for their children.
According to cybersecurity experts, parents should immediately adjust these settings so that their children can avoid the risks of cyber hacking.
Safe game settings for kids
- Switch the game account to Child Mode, or you can turn on Kids Mode on your child’s phone.
- Turn on the Age Filter to prevent inappropriate content.
- Set a PIN code to prevent children from making purchases without permission.
- Turn on Friends-only chat to prevent strangers from contacting you.
- Enable 2-Factor Authentication to prevent accounts from being hacked.
These few-minute changes make games safer for children and give parents peace of mind.
Restrictions and risks on Roblox
Last week, Kuwait temporarily blocked the game Roblox because it deemed some of the content unsafe and harmful for children. In addition, several countries, such as Qatar, Oman, China, and Turkey, have also imposed varying levels of restrictions on the game.
Remember that the open chat system in Roblox can lead children to cyberbullying, harassment, inappropriate conversations, and sometimes dangerous interactions with adults.
Gaming Addiction—A Growing Mental Problem
Dr. Shajo George, a renowned psychologist from Dubai, says that many children today are suffering from gaming addiction. It is like a kind of disease that completely changes the lifestyle of children. Such children are absent from school, do not take care of cleanliness or sleep, and think about games all the time.
Dubai-based psychologist Dr. Shajo George says that many children today are suffering from gaming addiction. It is like a kind of disease that completely changes the lifestyle of children. Such children are absent from school, do not care about cleanliness or sleep, and think about games all the time.
Psychologist Dr. Shajo George says that this is not a hobby but a disease that can be treated with timely attention and supervision of parents.
The real danger is not the game, but the connections
Meanwhile, AI welfare expert Lara Tristram has said that the real danger of such a thing is not the game but the connections made through it. Many such cases have been seen due to which such games have been banned.
Through this game, children often chat with unknown people, join private servers. Similarly, there are many people who harm children by asking them for personal pictures or secrets.
According to Lara, “If a child feels strange about a conversation or message, assume that something is wrong.”
Such games have led to an increase in cyber attacks.
Kaspersky, a cybersecurity company, says that there were more than 19 million cyber attacks in the name of such games between April 2024 and March 2025. These attacks were mostly carried out on young people to steal their personal information.
If your children also play such games, then you must be careful and it is better to delete such aids, unnecessary software and games. Here are the warning signs for parents. If your child has these symptoms, pay attention immediately:
- Secretly playing games late at night
- Avoiding studies or friends
- Repeatedly saying “My account has been stolen”
- Unknown purchases or VPN apps
- Irritability or anger when not playing games
What should parents do?
Whenever you sense any danger, follow these things so that your children can avoid the wrong path and recognize them.
- Create Family Gaming Rules — like playing after homework, no gaming at bedtime, and limited time on weekends.
- Have screen-free family time so kids learn to actually spend time.
- Always monitor private chats or stranger contacts coming into games.
Summary:
While games like Roblox are a source of entertainment, they also pose problems such as cyber threats, inappropriate content, and mental stress. Parents should provide their children with a safe and healthy online environment, which can be achieved by following the method we have outlined.
