It is good to state opinions in a respectful manner.
Scott's mother makes an assertion regarding a basketball team that he thinks is wrong.
Scott wants to correct his mother.
Scott respectfully informs his mother that she is mistaken and tells her the correct information.
Scott tells his mother that she is wrong in a loud and disrespectful manner.
Scott's mother is receptive to his correction and thanks him for informing her.
Scott's mother gets defensive and refuses to admit that she might be mistaken.