Abstract
This study examined parenting and media exposure of the child in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State. The population of study was all the parents of junior secondary schools students in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State. The research design for the study was a descriptive survey method. A simple random sampling technique was employed to select one hundred (100) parents as the sample of study. The population figure is estimated to be around 5000 JSS students and 3500 parents. A simple variation sample gives every member of the population an equal opportunity to be selected. This promotes representativeness as the diverse traits which need to be assessed are randomly distributed amongst the members of the population. Two standardized questionnaires were used in assessing the relationship between the variables of the study. One parenting styles and dimensions questionnaire (PSDQ) by Ashley Blakely Kemble (2014), and Digital screen exposure questionnaire (DSEQ)/scholar.google.com citations. The data collected via the questionnaire were analyzed with the use of frequency table, percentages and Pearson „r at 0.05 significance level. The findings show that there is a significant influence of parenting on media exposure of the child in Kosofe Local Government Area. Based on the finding, it was recommended that since there is a significant influence of parenting on media exposure of the child, there is a need for parents to both expose their children to the relevant media applications which are required for their development and wellbeing, as well as monitor their media use.

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