What Are Your Thoughts On Recreational Argumentation?

Have you ever heard of recreational argumentation? It is an activity many people enjoy, and many others hate.

This TikToker made a very brief post about it, and everyone seems to want to weigh in.

The video she made was very brief, where she simply said, “Wait a minute. Not all of you guys families are arguing for fun? Recreational argumentation is not normal? Ohh.”

For those who don’t know, recreational argumentation is where two (or often, more) people will argue about a topic for fun and education, not because they are actually upset with each other.

In many cases, both parties will actually hold the same opinion, but they will argue playing ‘Devil’s Advocate’ to try to understand the positions better.

This is often done in formal debate classes as well.

In the description of the video, this TikToker wrote, “Gotta go write some apologies, hold on.”

Clearly, she enjoys recreational argumentation, but when the other person doesn’t understand it, it can cause some hurt feelings.

Her video must have struck a chord with many people because it has gotten thousands of likes, shares, and comments. Hopefully, it will start a conversation (or… perhaps, an argument) about the topic to see where people stand.

I really enjoy having arguments with other people. It is a great way to learn more about important topics, and being more educated is always a good thing.

What do you think?

Check out the full video below.

@thelivstory

gotta go write some apologies hold on #recreationalarguing #familydynamics #roastfest #siblings #highcortisol

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The commenters seem to have mixed opinions.

This person didn’t engage in recreational arguments; she was just told not to talk back.

Here is someone who hates that her family does this.

Several people here seem to think it can be a good idea.

I remember when ‘recreational argumentation’ was simply called debate.

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