The Argumentative Phase

Me: That's a really good article that you shared about raising an argumentative child.
Laura: Yes, it's good to know that it's only a phase.
Sophia: What's only a phase?
Me: The argumentative phase. Do you agree that being argumentative is only a phase?
Sophia: No!
Me: Why am I not surprised?
Laura: (under her breath) Please, let it be only a phase....