Alright kids, into your assigned corners for a time out.

Regarding the OP's post. On the occasions that I've been asked on the how, why and when of game play (not for X-wing) I usually ask a lot of questions. I like to know what their thought process was when they came up with a build, move or whatever. Many times by doing this you'll see the light bulb come on and you know they just had the AHA moment. Now you need to be sure it was the RIGHT aha. If you can get them to think about what they want to achieve it's easier to lead them to answer.

On the other hand, some people will still test the paint even though there's a wet paint sign right there. They won't listen no matter how good the advice or how it's presented.