Authors : A. Adetunji and Y.O Oladapo
Abstract: The study examines parents/guardian` attitude towards reading habit of their children in Osogbo metropolis. Twelve wards were selected from two local government areas in the metropolis by using multistage sampling technique and ten household (parents) were chosen using systematic random sampling. In all 120 parents/guardians were sampled and interviewed. The data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics such as frequency count, percentages, bar and pie chart. The findings revealed that most of the parent had moderate number of household members but they were low income earners. Concerning the children reading habits, most parents said that their wards only read during examination periods, only few affirmed that their wards read regularly at scheduled time. Reading facilities were not adequately provided at home and children spent most of their free time watching television, playing with friends and doing household chores. It was therefore, recommended that parents should spend more time with their children, regulate and monitor their activities at home and provide conducive environment for them to read.
A. Adetunji and Y.O Oladapo , 2007. Parents/Guardian Attitude Toward the Reading Habit of Their Children in Osogbo Metropolis, Osun State, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 4: 751-754.