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title: "Watch – Is Roblox safe for kids? The dark side of one of the internet’s biggest games"
description: "For many of us parents, the moment our kids discover a game like Roblox feels like a win. It’s a digital babysitter. An hour of peace and quiet while they build virtual worlds and we try to remember what silence sounds like. But we need to talk, because while they’re building virtual empires, predators are lurking in those same spaces, and ignorance is not bliss when your child’s safety is at stake. Daily Maverick’s Lindsey Schutters explains."
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# Watch – Is Roblox safe for kids? The dark side of one of the internet’s biggest games

> For many of us parents, the moment our kids discover a game like Roblox feels like a win. It’s a digital babysitter. An hour of peace and quiet while they build virtual worlds and we try to remember what silence sounds like. But we need to talk, because while they’re building virtual empires, predators are lurking in those same spaces, and ignorance is not bliss when your child’s safety is at stake. Daily Maverick’s Lindsey Schutters explains.

By Lindsey Schutters · Published 13 October 2025, 14:15 SAST · Updated 13 October 2025, 17:36 SAST

## Key points
- In a world where the news cycle spins faster than a cat on a hot tin roof, our latest video serves up a slice of reality that’s as refreshing as a cold drink on a sweltering day—so grab your popcorn and hit subscribe!
- Daily Maverick showcases an insightful video report by Lindsey Schutters, highlighting key issues.
- Filmed by Bernard Kotze, the production captures compelling visuals to enhance storytelling.
- Edited by Joel Seboa, the video offers a polished narrative that engages viewers effectively.
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## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzapOJ3aYYM)

Reporting by: Lindsey Schutters
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme

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