parentism (0 synonym found)

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Definition of parentism:

(n) : (uncountable) The promotion of having children as a social ideal.
(n) : (uncountable) Discrimination against parents.
(n) : (uncountable) The granting of absolute authority to parents.
(n) : (uncountable) Parental determinism; the belief that parenting is responsible for the character and behavior of the child.
(n) : (uncountable) Pathological or unhealthy parenting.
(n) : (uncountable) Paternal or maternal feeling and behavior.

Definition of parentism:

(n) : (uncountable) The promotion of having children as a social ideal.
(n) : (uncountable) Discrimination against parents.
(n) : (uncountable) The granting of absolute authority to parents.
(n) : (uncountable) Parental determinism; the belief that parenting is responsible for the character and behavior of the child.
(n) : (uncountable) Pathological or unhealthy parenting.
(n) : (uncountable) Paternal or maternal feeling and behavior.

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