Paternalism (noun)

A system or attitude in which an authority or individual makes decisions for others, often on the assumption that they are unable to make decisions for themselves. It can also refer to the attitude of a parent towards a child.

Origin:

The word paternalism is derived from the latin "pater" meaning "father" and the suffix "-alism" meaning "system of". it refers to a system or attitude in which an authority or individual makes decisions for others, often on the assumption that they are unable to make decisions for themselves. it can also refer to the attitude of a parent towards a child. it was first used in the 19th century.

Examples:

1. The company's management style was criticized for being too paternalistic.
2. He felt that the government's policies were too paternalistic towards the citizens.
3. The teacher's approach was paternalistic, she always made decisions for the students without consulting them.
4. He had a paternalistic attitude towards his employees, always telling them what to do.
5. The paternalism of the government towards the citizens has been criticized for years.