You should never buy your child a goldfish, because next it will be a hamster and then a rabbit. After that the kid will scream for a cat, and then a dog. Next it will be a horse, then a water buffalo, and finally an elephant. The cost of pet food will drive you to the poor house.
A) No fallacy.
B) Slippery slope.
C) Begging the question.
D) False cause.
E) Appeal to force.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The argument presents a series of events that escalate from a minor decision (buying a goldfish) to a disastrous consequence (owning an elephant), without any clear causal connection between them. This is a classic example of a slippery slope fallacy.

You Should Never Buy Your Child a Goldfish, Because Next