Dave deBronkart

The baby boomer surge is forcing society to face decisions about costs - and particularly what is valuable. It's senseless for clinicians and governments to bear these choices alone; a sad effect of needless paternalism is that it places a false burden on responsible people.

American Writer

Jim Norton

A lot of racism is paternalism. A lot of people hide their own racism because they treat blacks, minorities and other groups like children because deep down they feel superior and better than these people. And they don't feel like they should just treat a guy like a guy.

American Comedian

Esther Duflo

Paternalism is everywhere in our lives. We have to immunise our children unless we are upset about it. In India, it is the opposite. It is possible to get your kids immunised, but you really have to want to.

French Economist

Cass Sunstein

Many Americans abhor paternalism. They think that people should be able to go their own way, even if they end up in a ditch. When they run risks, even foolish ones, it isn't anybody's business that they do.

American Lawyer

Nick Denton

I have to come to terms with the paternalism of American business. Companies are expected to take on so many social responsibilities which are the province of the state in Europe.

British Journalist

Martin Winterkorn

I clearly say yes to Big Data, yes to greater security and convenience, but no to paternalism and Big Brother.

German Businessman

Jacob Weisberg

Paternalism is the method of government activism most amenable to an impoverished public sector.

American Journalist

Claire Fox

The paternalism of the Conservative party is breathtaking.

British Writer

Anne Wojcicki

The paternalism of the medical industry is insane.

American Scientist

Paternalism often suggests the higher power is superior, which can sound patronizing.

Patronizing Tone

Using 'paternalism' implies trust in the authority, as a child trusts a parent.

Implicit Trust

'Paternalism' is often used to critique historical governance, implying outdated methods.

Historical Usage

'Paternalism' can carry a negative tone, suggesting unwarranted control.

Negative Connotation

In adult contexts, 'paternalism' highlights a lack of independence or autonomy.

Adult Independence

'Paternalism' sometimes reflects a protective instinct, regardless of others' capabilities.

Protective Instinct

In economics, 'paternalism' can imply controversial policies where the market is not fully free.

Controversial Policies

'Paternalism' in economics insinuates that the regulation is for the consumers' own good.

Consumer Interest

Corporate paternalism may affect job structures, aiming to care for employees.

Workplace Application

 He said he didn't like to be forced to do something he wanted to do voluntarily. That was rank paternalism of course and maybe even a tiny bit of BS. He wasn't an angel, and everyone wasn't well and fairly treated across the company, something that's well-known.