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date: 2025-04-19
link: https://seths.blog/2025/04/how-to-win-an-argument-with-a-toddler/
title: How to Win an Argument With a Toddler
cited: Seth Godin

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> You can't.
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> That's because toddlers don't understand what an argument is and aren't interesting in having one.
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> Toddlers (which includes defensive bureaucrats, bullies, flat earthers, folks committed to a specific agenda and radio talk show hosts) may indicate that they'd like to have an argument, but they're actually engaging in connection, noise, play acting or a chance to earn status. It can be fun to be in opposition, to harangue or even to use power to change someone's position.