Associations to the word «Paternalism»
Noun
- Individual
- Issue
- Participation
- Usage
- Emphasis
- Abuse
- Institution
- Society
- Discipline
- Person
- Lack
- Criterion
- Charity
- Law
- Economy
- Negotiation
- Client
- Concept
- Punishment
- Framework
- Culture
- Economic
- Acquisition
- Standard
- Relation
- Origin
- Contract
- Regulation
- Act
- Subject
- Distinction
- Action
- Testing
- Mistake
- Free
- Opponent
- Interest
- Employment
- Condition
- Leadership
- Approach
- Wealth
- Criticism
- Protest
- Aspect
- Conflict
- Index
- Tradition
- Need
- Belgium
- Partnership
- Limit
- Practice
- Model
- Nation
- Nurse
- Fail
- Authority
- Conduct
- Trust
- Profit
- Right
- Citizen
- Making
- Duty
- Appeal
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PATERNALISM, noun. The treatment of people in a fatherly manner, especially by caring for them but sometimes being stern with them.
Dictionary definition
PATERNALISM, noun. The attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good.
Wise words
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to
turn a life around.