There is almost no such thing as a bad tactic, only bad targets.
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People are convinced that their experiences are real. This 'naïve conviction' only serves to alienate the reality of their experiences from others.
I often feel that when parents or administration want students to 'talk it out' and 'come to an agreement' or whatever... it's a way of avoiding accountability. Like they want to have their happy happy fun time dinner and call it handled? When really, getting stuff handled and taking accountability would be having a paper trail and being honest with the school administration.