Online gaming platforms pose predator risks to children

The Roy Morgan Young Australian survey reveals 1.7 million Australian children aged 6 to 13 play Roblox, which recently came under scrutiny from the federal government over child safety concerns. Former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor Rahel Bayer identifies Roblox, Fortnite and Discord as high-risk platforms where predators target children through chat functions, user-generated content and unmoderated servers. Parents are advised to evaluate gaming platforms based on their multiplayer features, ability to override parental controls and whether they facilitate contact with strangers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.