Toddlers' Tantrums Reveal Inability to Grasp Rational Arguments
Summary
Experts reveal toddlers lack the cognitive ability to grasp rational arguments, as their tantrums stem from a desire for connection, play acting, or seeking status, rather than engaging in actual debates, highlighting the futility of trying to reason with them during emotional outbursts.
Key Points
- You cannot win an argument with a toddler because they do not understand what an argument is
- Toddlers engage in connection, noise, play acting or a chance to earn status, not actual arguments
- If you are not changing your mind, you are likely not having an actual argument