PrivacyCritical

Sharing Personal Information

Kids may inadvertently share identifying information like their real name, age, school, or location with strangers online.

Why This Matters

Personal information can be used by predators to locate children in real life. Even seemingly harmless details can be pieced together to identify a child's location or identity.

Signs to Look For

  • 1Kids sharing their age, grade, or school name
  • 2Mentioning which city or neighborhood they live in
  • 3Giving out phone numbers or email addresses
  • 4Sharing social media handles to move conversations off-platform
  • 5Posting photos that reveal location clues

What Parents Should Do

  • Establish clear rules: Never share personal info online
  • Explain why real names, schools, and locations must stay private
  • Review your child's profile for revealing information
  • Teach them that online friends are still strangers
  • Consider using a fake name or nickname for gaming

How to Talk About It

Use these conversation starters to discuss this topic with your child:

  • 💬What information is okay to share online? What's not okay?
  • 💬Do you know why we don't share our real name or school?
  • 💬Has anyone ever asked where you live or what school you go to?
  • 💬Let's check your profile together to make sure it's safe.

Related Roblox Settings

Check these settings in your child's Roblox account:

Account Restrictions (for under 13)Privacy Settings - Who can chat with you