kindergarchy

English

Etymology

Blend of kindergarten +‎ -archy.

Noun

kindergarchy (uncountable)

  1. The state or phenomenon of children dominating, particularly in the context of children's needs, wishes, and preferences being accorded equal or greater status than those of adults.
    Hyponym: infantocracy
    • 2011, James Craig, London Calling‎[1], SohoConstable, →ISBN:
      The kindergarchy was alive and well in the Carlyle household, with Alice centre stage and Mum and Dad both fretting about being reduced to the role of indentured servants.

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