One other reason why FA's want those windows shut...
One reason why FA's are usually very pushy to shutter the shades, is that sleeping or movie-watching passengers are docile, quiet passengers. They don't ask for stuff and will just stay in their seats.
If it is a daytime flight, as far as I am concerned, the daylight stays with me. All you shutter closing bullies will thank me once we reach the destination, and your jetlag will be much less severe.