Is Roblox Safe for Teens? What Parents Need to Know

A lot of parents see the hours, hear the headphones, and picture the worst: strangers, predators, secret chats, and “Is my kid addicted to this?!”

So in this episode, I brought in someone who actually knows what’s happening behind the scenes at Roblox: Tami Bhaumik, Vice President of Civility and Partnerships at Roblox. And let me tell you—this conversation will either calm your nervous system… or at least give you a real plan.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• The one thing most parents misunderstand about Roblox… and why it matters for safety

• A major safety feature rolling out that could change how teens connect with others online

• The screen-time question parents obsess over—and what actually signals a real problem

• Why “play with your teen” isn’t cheesy advice… it’s a shortcut to better conversations and more honesty

• How to set limits that don’t instantly trigger eye rolls, blowups, or shutdowns

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Roblox Safety Center: https://corp.roblox.com/safety Parental controls, safety guides, video tutorials, and wellbeing resources for families.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Tami Bhaumik

Vice President of Civility and Partnerships, Roblox LinkedIn: @tamibhaumik

 

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

Website: https://AskDrCam.com Instagram: @DrCamCaswell YouTube: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam 

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 – Roblox: What It Really Is (And Why Parents Misread It) 05:41 – The Safety Stuff You Actually Need to Know 11:47 – The Parenting Move That Changes Everything 16:49 – Screen Time: What’s Normal vs. What’s Not 22:38 – How to Work With Your Teen on Safety 28:18 – Tools, Next Steps, and Where Parents Should Start

 

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this show gives you science-backed insights and real-life parenting tools you can actually use—so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with more calm, clarity, and connection.

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