“Shut up” is a rude and offensive comment. Kids learn that fact very early through various channels, from movies, music, school, and social media.

Kids saying shut up on a trampoline and falling.

Kids love to come up with solutions and are willing to work with you when you approach them respectfully. Since our problem solving session, there definitely has been a reduction in the use of …

Jan 11, 2025 · By not quickly yelling “shut up,” a parent models restraint, self-control, and a quiet, wait-it-out kind of mindset. Those are important life skills for our children to learn.

When I had my first child, my then sister in law was a teacher (somewhere between 2nd-4th graders) told me she regularly told her students to shut up. I was horrified.

Jun 18, 2014 · Whether they're yelling while you're on an important phone call, interrupting you while you talk to a friend, or shouting far louder than you can stand while you're trying to enjoy your morning …

Jun 1, 2025 · In Day 2 of our Say This / Not That series, we explore how this common phrase impacts kids emotionally, why it matters, and what to say instead. This post includes a parent-child script, …

Apr 23, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore the concept of verbal abuse in children, its connection to telling them to shut up, and the strategies for prevention and intervention that can help build a …

Sep 12, 2011 · I don't think I've ever said shut up to my kids...and the only time I say it to DH is when we are joking around. My parents were very strict about saying that growing up, and because of that I've …

Nov 28, 2025 · Learn how to correct your child for saying 'shut up' by setting a firm line without shaming, teaching them respectful alternatives.