Definitions by Big Mo 61

Selective Ignorance

Claiming to not know about a subject in order to avoid a task or questions on said subject.

"Eli, get in here and do your math homework!"
"Dad, I don't know how to do subtraction with regrouping."
"Oh yes you do. Don't play the selective ignorance card with me."

Selective Ignorance by Big Mo 61 August 2, 2012