pa·ter·nal·ism 
(pə-tûrnə-lĭz′əm)
(pə-tûrnə-lĭz′əm)n.
A policy or practice of treating or governing people in a fatherly manner, especially by providing for their needs without giving them rights or responsibilities.
pa·ternal·ist adj. & n.
pa·ter′nal·istic adj.
pa·ter′nal·isti·cal·ly adv.