What does "adultize" mean?

To raise (a child) in such a way that it adopts adult behaviors earlier than is usual.

Adultize

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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To raise (a child) in such a way that it adopts adult behaviors earlier than is usual. transitive
"Talk with them in an adult manner, but do not "adultize" them. Do not expect them to be miniature adults."

"Talk with them in an adult manner, but do not "adultize" them. Do not expect them to be miniature adults."

From adult + -ize.