The straw man fallacy and how it ruins communication
The straw man fallacy is a reasoning in which a person distorts another person's argument. A person can construct a warped or exaggerated version of the initial argument and then starts criticizing and challenging it. That labeling represents the fact that it is much easier to knock down a straw figure than to take on a real opponent. A subtle alteration of a statement is all one needs. For example, reducing the volume of homework might translate into encouraging student to study less or neglect their education.
