Also, while Roblox has put in place guidelines around what is appropriate content, games are user-generated, so kids can potentially create violent games that they label as safe.

The rumors that Roblox is shutting down emerged as lawsuits allege the gaming platform is not a safe environment for minors. Here's what to know.

Roblox is a favorite among kids, perhaps even yours, and it has a lot of parents asking, "What IS this?!" Jeff Haynes, the Senior Editor of Video Games at Common Sense Media explains, "Well ...