What does "kindergarchy" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "kindergarchy"?

Common synonyms include: infantocracy.

Kindergarchy

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Noun

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. uncountable
"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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infantocracy

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"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."

Etymology

Blend of kindergarten + -archy.

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