original_query: What is adultism and how is it defined?
query: What is adultism and how is it defined?
answer: Adultism is defined as prejudice and systematic discrimination against young people, stemming from the power adults have over children.  It's also described as bias towards adults and an addiction to adult ideas and attitudes.  Behaviors and attitudes based on the assumption that adults are better than young people and entitled to act without their agreement are also considered adultism.