Changing the subject - and actually it is done in real life. So if you were eating at a party and an issue came up, you answer briefly and then change the subject by offering bean dip (or whatever.) We reference
in our posts becuse we've all read this posty.
So for example..
I am sleeping over at my mom's house w/ the kids. Before bed she asks "Don't you ever lay them in bed by themselves, turn off the light, and leave?" I smile and say "Nope! Hey when did you get this new teddy bear for your collection?"
Does that make sense?