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One of the best things that happened to our daughter was parting ways with a toxic classmate from her old school who became her Roblox-mate. She’s finally putti
by ralmidani 5y ago
One of the best things that happened to our daughter was parting ways with a toxic classmate from her old school who became her Roblox-mate. She’s finally putting the Switch Animal Crossing Edition that we bought her for Eid to good use. She did get scammed once into giving up a villager for free, but she’s hopefully learned her lesson. Her entire personality and attitude have changed, especially after finding out the girl she recently started carpooling with also likes Animal Crossing.
Like Facebook for many people, I think Roblox is literally a disease for most kids. Hoping for more disruptions.
- watwut 5y agoThis does not sound to be a problem of roblox. It sounds to he problem with real life friend.
- ralmidani 5y agoRoblox breeds toxicity.
- MrPatan 5y agocan you elaborate? I have a kid that soon may want to start with it.
- vb6sp6 5y agoHe is being a bit hysterical. That toxic little shit would be a toxic little shit on a basketball court or whatever too
- idinnoaname 5y agoI don’t know if I agree with this. Roblox gives kids a lot of freedom, and a the community supports this. Sports ball teams provide discipline and structure to a kids life, and also enforces a sort of peer-governing effect that roblox doesn’t. There’s also a coach who will (hopefully) tell them to stop being jerks to each other, or the random kid who sticks up for the people who are being jerked. I’m not saying that changing the game that’s played will change a little shit into a little angel, just saying from experience that if you give kids a bit of direction and incentive, they’re often more willing to do what’s perceived as the “right thing”. For what it’s worth, the toxic behavior this kid is exhibiting, was probably learned in a way that was perceived as acceptable behavior, thus the “right thing” as far as they understand. Whoops typed way more than I expected, and this is pre-coffee, so I hope it made sense! :)
- ralmidani 5y agoRoblox encourages materialism, hoarding, jealousy, and selfishness. Being able to buy in-game currency at a brick and mortar store is especially offensive and toxic. Animal Crossing does encourage some bad tendencies, as well, but it also balances it with positive aspects like nature (don’t try to get too much wood out of a tree at once, or it will become a stump), design, and crafting. And as far as I know, there is no official way to buy in-game currency. Animal Crossing may not be “free”, but it is less likely to bring out the worst aspects in kids.
- watwut 5y agoIt is platform for games tailored to kids. A lot of it is essentially role play - canvas for imaginative play. A lot of it are essentially simple short games. If they play with friends, then it all depends on who the friends are. With strangers, it is hit or miss, but overall significantly better environment then valorant, pubg or other "real" games. The stakes are lower, so toxicity is lower. But of course, we explained before hand and check on occasionally what is going on socially with them. It is for free, but you can get stuff for money. We explained the kids we don't pay and why, so far there were no issues.
- ljp_206 5y agoI hope my children get scammed for their worthless digital items. That's becoming harder as assigning real world value to digital items becomes nearly essential for games these days. I know for me and many friends, getting scammed out of some rune plate armor or what not was an important instructional moment.
- scollet 5y agoIdk why but a relative who regularly plays Roblox and Fornite had an inseparable connection to Farming Sim 2019. Maybe you will try this.