How to win an argument with a toddler
You can't win an argument with someone who isn't actually interested in having one - they're engaging in connection, noise, or status games with a tantrum held in reserve.
tl;dr
You can't win an argument with a toddler because they're not actually having an argument - they're engaging in connection, noise, or status games. Real arguments are exchanges of ideas that surface insight and lead to conclusions, where you should expect to change your mind about half the time.
My Thoughts
You can’t because toddlers (also known as people which hold discussions in this way), usually don’t look for arguments or even in a way change their opinion on something, they have a hidden tantrum.
Actually you can check early on with:
“Tell me about other strongly-held positions you’ve changed as the result of a discussion like this one…” is a direct way to start a conversation about the argument you’re proposing to have. “What sort of information would make it likely you could see this in a different way?”
This is my personal commentary on the original article. Please read the original article for the full context.