Millions of kids love playing Roblox, an online gaming platform, but some parents warn about the hidden dangers of the gaming community.

The lawsuit alleges a Webster County teen was exploited on the gaming platform by a predator posing as a child and that Roblox failed to prevent it.

For starters, Roblox executors, even the “reputable” (not malicious) ones, violate Roblox’s Terms of Use. The platform’s anti-cheat safeguards, plus community reporting, keep tabs on suspicious ...