Parents should stop children gaming on Roblox if they are worried, says CEO | Child protection | The Guardian
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Parents should stop children gaming on Roblox if they are worried, says CEO
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David Baszucki says company is vigilant about protecting users amid reports of bullying and grooming on platform



Thu 13 Mar 2025 06.05 EDT First published on Thu 13 Mar 2025 06.03 EDT





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