We all have been in situations where a simple conversation with the child blew out of proportion and turned into an argument and it is draining, frustrating and disruptive as a family. So, how to do you stop a child from arguing? Learning to nip the arguing and back talking in the bud need not be a herculean task. As a parent, if you commit to three things, the solution to an arguing child is easy. Be ready to hear out your child completely. Be open to reconsidering a rule or a decision, when the decision seems like it was less than well-thought. Have a steely determination to stick to your “NO” when you think it is important. Do not argue Set an example and make your child understand that arguing will not get things done. Do not give in to any of their requests they make while they argue, to get across your point that she’d never get what she wants if he argues. And remember to never get into an argument with your child around because your child is bound to learn f...