English / proverb
Children Should Be Seen and Not Heard
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An obsolete Victorian belief that minors or inexperienced persons should remain silent and respectful around adults.
In context
01
The old-school industrialist ran his family office assuming children should be seen and not heard.
02
Progressive wealth management encourages heirs to voice ideas rather than demanding children should be seen and not heard.
Synonyms
deferential silence,quiet obedience,youth subordination
Antonyms
vocal empowerment,active participation,candid youth expression
Collocations
archaic rule that children should be seen and not heard,believe children should be seen and not heard,reject children should be seen and not heard