Cultural Offering provides some personal research on phrases that are ineffective, especially in a house with children. Among them are:
"Knock it off."
"Who did it?"
"Brush your teeth."
"Clean your room."
I'd add:
"Slow down."
"I'm waiting."
"Cut it out."
"I'm on the phone."
"I'm on the phone" is a brilliant edition. Thanks for posting.
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