Here are the instructions of how to activate them from internet matters , updated yesterday

https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/gaming-consoles/roblox-parental-controls/ 

 There is also a 15 page PDF you can download - not one button to press sadly but it does take you through all the settings really clearly .

1. More Young Children Are Online Independently

- 32% of 5-7-year-olds use social media without adult supervision.

- 42% use social media with a parent, but this still leaves many exposed to potential risks.

2. Exposure to Inappropriate Content

- 77% of parents worry about their child seeing age-inappropriate content.

- More 5-7s are playing shooter games (15%, up from 10%), which may not be suitable for their age.

3. Online Interactions with Strangers

- 41% of 5-7s game online, and some may interact with strangers while playing.

- 31% of all children who game online talk to people they don’t know. 4. Risks of Early Social Media Use

- More 5-7s are using TikTok, WhatsApp, and Instagram, where they may be exposed to unsafe content or inappropriate interactions.

- Some young children fake their age to access social media platforms.

5. Parental Awareness and Rules

- More parents are allowing children under 7 to have social media profiles (30%, up from 25%).

- Only 32% of parents correctly know that 13 is the minimum age for most social media platforms.

- 95% of parents discuss online safety with their children, but only 30% of kids receive regular online safety lessons in school.

Everyone's talking about Netflix's new British drama Adolescence. But this show isn't just another crime series—it's a sharp look at the world kids navigate every day. From the role of Instagram in shaping self-esteem to the way masculinity is portrayed, the show is a window into how digital choices can have real-world consequences. Here's how you can use these themes to start meaningful conversations with your tweens and teens.

This series contains mature themes including violence and is recommended for families with teens age 15+.

Social Media & Self-Image

The show explores the impact of Instagram and other media platforms on relationships and identity. Ask your teens: How accurate does Adolescence feel to you? How does social media make you feel about yourself? What role does it play in your friendships, online and in real life?

Try this: Share your own experiences with social media—positive and negative—to make it a two-way conversation.

Masculinity & Influence

Jamie, the main character, has complicated views on women and power. Where do those beliefs come from, and how do they evolve? Adolescencechallenges viewers to think about what it really means to "be a man" today.

Questions to explore together:What messages about masculinity do you see in the media you watch? How do they shape your own views?

Accountability in a Digital World

The show doesn't just tell a story—it asks tough questions about responsibility, both online and off. Which characters take accountability? Who avoids it? And what lessons can we apply to our own online interactions?

Discussion starter: If you could change one thing about the way people act online, what would it be?

(Article from common sense media )

Not very according to children i've spoken to and wide reports.

• Excessive screen time is associated with poorer language development, social interaction and attention regulation in very young children.

• The context of screen use is critically important: interactive, co-viewed content is less likely to be harmful than passive background screen exposure.

• They advise that parents/caregivers should help children balance screen use with other activities like play, reading and sleep.