Question

What type of belief is being expressed when we say, "children and young people can be restricted in their behavior on the basis that they are not yet mature enough to make considered judgments as to their own best interests."?a. socialism
b. empiricism
c. capitalism
d. egalitarianism
e. paternalism

Answer 1

Answer:

e. paternalism

Explanation:

Paternalism is actually involvement and intervention of state or any other authority in other person of life, against their wish to protect from any danger and harm. It refers to limit the person freedom to save themselves. It generally meant to be governing bodies , to limit the citizen for their well being. i.e prohibit buying and selling of some drugs. to wear helmet and  seat belt while driving and so on.