Adultcentrism

Adultcentrism is the exaggerated egocentrism of adults,[1] including the belief that an adult perspective is inherently better (when compared to that of children). It is used to describe the conditions facing children and youth in schools, homes, and community settings; however, adultcentrism is not always based on a notion of being good or bad,[2] in contrast to adultism.

  1. ^ Verhellen, E. (1994). Convention on the rights of the child: Background, motivation, strategies, main themes. Leuven/Apeldoorn: Garant.
  2. ^ Petyr, C. (1992) "Adultcentrism to practice with children," Families in Society. 73(3) p. 411.