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Comment author: ChristianKl 11 November 2014 04:09:47PM *  0 points [-]

I don't think most effective way to convince a child of getting a child is through rational argument. Appearing really confident is important for convincing but being really confident for the sake of convincing others is not a good habit to have when you seek for the truth.

Comment author: roystgnr 12 November 2014 12:29:34PM 14 points [-]

You don't use rational argument because it's the most effective way to convince a child, you use rational argument because it's the most effective way to teach a child the use of rational argument. (which as a side benefit, eventually makes rational argument the most effective way to convince the child)

Comment author: Kenny 16 November 2014 03:27:50AM 0 points [-]

Kids notice these things! And not just the 'smart' ones.