How do you turn this fallacy into a valid agrument:seeing that all teenagers are irrational and make poor decisions parents should make their decisions.
It's obviously a vast generalization!
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources/handouts-demos/writing-the-paper/fallacies
Be sure to read through the other fallacies explained here and concentrate on the Tip section under the one(s) that seems/seem appropriate. There are many ideas in those tips to help you correct different fallacies.
I would ask you these questions about this statement:
1. What proof is there that "all teenagers" ... ?
2. What proof is there that all parents make good decisions and should therefore make decisions for their teenagers?
What questions would you ask, after reading the Tip section under "Hasty generalization"?
Also, in writing any argument, be sure to bookmark this website:
http://www.powa.org/
Make extensive use of the first four tabs across the top plus the Argumentative Essays tab.
Thank you you provided so great websites I am still a little unsure of what steps would best help me make this a valid agrument. Thank you for help any more assistance is greatly appreciated.
To turn this fallacy into a valid argument, we need to address the logical flaw and ensure that it follows a valid structure. The given statement is an example of a logical fallacy called "hasty generalization" or "stereotyping." It makes the unfounded assumption that all teenagers are irrational and make poor decisions. Instead, we should consider a more reasoned approach.
1. Start by identifying the initial assumption: "All teenagers are irrational and make poor decisions."
2. Recognize that this assumption is an overgeneralization and does not accurately represent all teenagers.
3. Evaluate the claim objectively by examining evidence or studies that provide statistical data or research on teenage decision-making.
4. Replace the hasty generalization with a more accurate and reasonable statement. For example, "Some teenagers may make irrational decisions, but not all teenagers are prone to poor decision-making."
5. Then, expand the argument by providing evidence or reasoning to support the new statement. You could mention studies that show teenagers' capacity for rational decision-making or discuss how parental guidance can positively influence their choices.
By addressing the fallacy and incorporating more accurate premises, we can transform the original flawed argument into a valid one.