Outta point.

Silly as it may sound, but arguments always seem to be both irrational and compulsive in nature. One way or another, it is something you'd engage in despite knowing you're likely to regret it few moments later. It is always wise to avoid getting into one, but when it seems that a direct involvement is inevitable, the only route left is to win it till the bitter end (quite literally so, in fact). Failure to win results in not only a waste of time but energy as well, (sometimes a higher volume is needed to drive home a point) not forgetting the other emotional costs (such as anger or tears) incurred that cannot be readily quantified.

Arguing with someone fr an elder generation can be a little more tricky. For one, a generation gap would imply that the degree of common understanding is being compromised. Older generation are generally perceived to be less receptive to new ideas. And secondly, younger generation will be disadvantaged if they had to restrain the choice of vocabulary employed in an argument. Take for example, "you are so silly" versus "you've got a fucking pea for a brain". Think of words as nuclear warheads. obviously the latter creates more of an impact because the vulgarity actually blows up the extent of your stupidity. Lastly, notice how the elderly when driven up the walls of desperation will never fail to throw in the whole 'i am your elder, show me some respect' bullshit which is seriously... bullshit. As per Analytical Skills, there are only but two points to an argument - validity and soundness. Having both will command your argument some respect, but age alone will not warrant that. So there u go.