infantilization

OK, there's always going to be a certain level of grumbling when a phenom's this gigantic -- one online columnist opined that the Potter books, because they are also popular with adults, only contribute to an increasing "infantilization" of culture.

Something About Harry 2007

It could be to promote their careers, or it could be because of what some have called the infantilization of adults – people just want to stretch out their teen years deep into their 30’s.

I’M JUST GUESSING HERE… BUT HELLO REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY! » Sociological Images 2008

"I think there are competing failures," including too big a role for the United States at the bargaining table, resulting in what she calls the "infantilization" of the two parties.

NPR Topics: News 2010

"I think there are competing failures," including too big a role for the United States at the bargaining table, resulting in what she calls the "infantilization" of the two parties.

NPR Topics: News 2010

"infantilization" of society is more prevalent in Britain.

Taipei Times 2008

Once dehumanized, a certain Colonial attitude of infantilization is imposed upon them.

Charles Shaw: Chasing Amy: Prohibition & the Infantilization Of Addiction Charles Shaw 2011

Once dehumanized, a certain Colonial attitude of infantilization is imposed upon them.

Charles Shaw: Chasing Amy: Prohibition & the Infantilization Of Addiction Charles Shaw 2011

Once dehumanized, a certain Colonial attitude of infantilization is imposed upon them.

Charles Shaw: Chasing Amy: Prohibition & the Infantilization Of Addiction Charles Shaw 2011

The actual reviews are not even really about the newer generation: The infantilization rhetoric is just that, rhetoric in the negative sense, a covert appeal to generational resentments.

Bukiet on Brooklyn Books Hal Duncan 2009

Burning Man is the well-tanned embodiment of a widespread idea: that creativity comes from infantilization.

The Dead-End Cult of 'Burning Man' Holly Finn 2011