When children play online, they’re not just gaming — they’re practising real-world decision-making. Inside Roblox, they plan, adapt, and negotiate, strengthening executive function skills that support learning and life. Parents don’t need to police play — just join it. Co-playing, reflecting, and creating together turn screen time into shared time, building trust, resilience, and genuine connection.

A boy’s love of Roblox revealed more than play — it showed how gaming can mirror real-life coping. Through Henry’s story, we see that virtual strategies for overcoming obstacles can reflect a child’s resilience, creativity, and problem-solving in the real world. The question isn’t whether gaming is good or bad, but how we help children use what they learn in play to navigate life’s challenges.