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Authoritarianism

It involves imposing one's own customs and ideas on others; therefore, when someone is authoritarian, the other person is not allowed to take charge of or value their own life. It leads to self-neglect, dependence on others, low self-esteem…

In the Foundation's Topics

From this point on, the relationship with parents should be based on friendship, not on authority or authoritarianism, understanding friendship as a relationship of trust and loving communication.
From the topic Learning to Educate for Happiness

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