Shut up!

Oh man, I can't stand that!  The utmost disrespect in my opinion.  I'd rather someone say "fuck you" than "shut up".  I suppose because "fuck you" is generally said in jest and is not as heartfelt as "shut up".  When I was growing up, it didn't matter how old you were, if you told mom or dad "shut up" you knew you were getting fucked up.  You just didn't  say that.  Well, my daughter told me that tonight.  It was a really shocking moment because I'd raised her better than that, but she is a punk teenager now.  It really grated my nerves but I explained to her it was a very serious offense and she is never to talk to anyone that way.  I think she understood, but our culture as a whole is perpetually more disrespectful than the last generation.  It's just not a big deal to say "shut up" these days.  Well, it still is in my world, and if you want me to foot the bill, you can shut up.