• Dr.Remiya J.S.

Abstract- The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into smart digital devices has significantly transformed children’s media environments, presenting new challenges for parental mediation. This study examines digital parenting practices in India by analyzing parental mediation strategies adopted to regulate children’s interaction with AI-enabled smart devices. Using a survey method, data were collected from parents of children aged 8-18 years. The study assesses parental AI awareness and four forms of parental mediation active, restrictive, technical, and co-use and explores their relationship with children’s digital well-being. The findings indicate that higher parental AI awareness is significantly associated with active and technical mediation, which positively influence children’s responsible digital behavior and online safety.

Key words: Digital parenting, active, restrictive, technical, and co-use

"Parental Mediation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Devices: A Study of Digital Parenting Practices in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no.a712-a721, February-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602094.pdf

"Parental Mediation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Devices: A Study of Digital Parenting Practices in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no. ppa712-a721, February-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602094.pdf