Purist vs. Pragmatist?

How long was the conversation?

My DD11 contradicts herself constantly. In this case, I don't think it's an either/or situation but kids sure do have trouble coming to terms with grey areas, sometimes. Sometimes saying these things out loud is just one way of thinking them over.

(I guess I'm saying I wouldn't be too alarmed. I'm not sure it's really possible to tease out external/internal motivation most of the time, anyhow.)