The phrase “roll over” merits more examination. As it was used in Stephen’s post, it implies ceding ground unnecessarily, or agreeing to things just to get along, not because we agree with them.

As you use it, however, it implies meeting your listener where they are. “Rolling over” in this context isn’t really rolling over — it suggests listening to your partner(s) in conversation, and framing your response in terms they are more likely to understand.

And this sounds a lot like teaching to me.