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parentalism

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parentalism
1. the behavior of a parent.
2. the assumption by a nonparent of superior authority over a child; paternalism.
See also: Parents
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This is intensely so in the world of the clinic, where the patient's role is a reality that may disrupt certain therapeutic relationships (and where transference in both directions is going on between the bright young things that have become doctors and the patients who are constantly tempted to project parentalism on them).
Subjectivity, voice and narratives in clinical medicine by Gillett, Grant / Junctures: The Journal for Thematic Dialogue
Cook and Dickens have stated that parental over-protectiveness can hinder adolescent development, mentioning also that, "in requiring legal respect for adolescents' evolving capacities, the Children's Convention sets legal limits to inappropriate, obstructive and dysfunctional parentalism.
Confidentiality for adolescents seeking reproductive health care in ... by Jaruseviciene, Lina; Levasseur, Gwenola; Liljestrand, Jerker / Reproductive Health Matters
In addition, parentalism is often extended to non-family employees, promoting a sense of stability and commitment to the firm among all employees.
The effects of family ownership and management on firm performance by Lee, Jim / SAM Advanced Management Journal
 
 
 
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