Figures of Speech - Teach a Kid to Argue

Aristotle's Guide to Dinner Table Discourse 1. Argue to teach decision-making. When you argue the various sides of an issue with your kids ("Beach or mountains this summer?"), they are learning to present different options ("Both!") and then decide which choice to... more

Reviewed by IW84NO1 May 09 2009, 04:27pm ( 79 reviews ) • figarospeech.com

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Rated by Tath on Oct 18, 2:23am

this sure will come handy! even for elders....
Rated by hucka on Oct 05, 11:32pm

i'm going to try using this on some adults i know... a punch is not an argument.
Rated by akshaymathur on Oct 04, 12:20am

From the page: "How to Teach a Child to Argue Why would any sane parent teach his kids to talk back? Because, this father found, it actually increased family harmony. "
Rated by JeraDarklighter on Sep 21, 9:08pm

I am definitely filing this away for future reference. I am so tired of being told that sex, religion and politics aren't good for polite conversation. I want some debate, some controversy! People need to learn to enjoy being exposed to different viewpoints.
Rated by Telp on Aug 26, 12:55pm

Great news, I am allowed to argue with my kids :D
Rated by Mystakaphoros on Aug 22, 11:04am

Nice advice, assuming you can put up with the kids in the mean time.

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