THE DIGITAL DAD
Online safety and gaming guides for UK parents
Understand the games, apps and phones your children use — Fortnite, Roblox, first phones, parental controls and screen time — explained in plain English by a UK dad.
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The Fortnite Parent Guide
Chat, V-Bucks, parental controls and Fortnite slang — explained for parents who don’t game.
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The Digital Dad helps parents understand the digital world their children are growing up in. You’ll find practical guides, safety checklists and straightforward advice on what your child is doing online, who they may be talking to, and which settings are worth checking.
Questions parents ask
Is Fortnite safe for children?
Fortnite can be suitable for children when the right parental controls, privacy settings and communication controls are in place. Check who your child can communicate with, what content they can access, how much they can spend and how long they play. Read our guide to Fortnite chat and strangers.
How do I set parental controls on Fortnite?
Epic Games provides parental controls covering communication, purchases, age ratings, play time and other account settings. Some controls also need to be checked on the console or device your child uses. Our free Fortnite safety check walks you through them.
How do I turn off Fortnite voice chat?
Fortnite voice chat can be turned off or restricted using Epic Games’ communication settings. Parents can also use parental controls to manage voice and text chat, depending on the child’s account.
How can I control Fortnite spending?
Epic Games parental controls include purchase controls that help manage spending. It’s also worth checking the payment settings on the console or device your child uses, as platform settings add another layer of control.
Is Roblox safe for children?
Roblox can be a positive experience when parents understand the available safety controls. You can manage content maturity, chat and connections, screen time and spending through Roblox parental controls — the right settings depend on your child’s age. See the Roblox Parent Guide.
What age should a child get a phone?
There’s no single right age — it depends on whether your child is ready. Ofcom data shows ownership jumps around the move to secondary school. Read our first phone guide.