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The standard cultural joke that fathers are really into preventing their daughters (but not sons) from having sex is messed up.
by croissants 7y ago
The standard cultural joke that fathers are really into preventing their daughters (but not sons) from having sex is messed up.
- globular-toast 7y agoSometimes you just have to accept that there is a reason why these "jokes" exist and, if you are interested in it, you should try to figure out why rather than fight against the accepted wisdom.
- xenocyon 7y agoYes, it's a shame to see this kind of thing on HN. But perhaps I shouldn't be so surprised.
- saystupidthings 7y agoWhat's it like being a shithead
- im3w1l 7y ago> preventing their daughters from having premarital sex And it's because being a young single mom sucks.
- collyw 7y agoIt's a lifestyle choice for many.
- karatestomp 7y agoParents of pregnant daughters are probably more likely to end up raising their grandkid than parents whose sons get others’ daughters pregnant. The various stressful situations and financial strain that result can wreck people.
- chongli 7y agoDue to their youth and inexperience, we generally try to shield teenagers from the most serious consequences of their actions. Unfortunately, we can't do this with the biological consequences of pregnancy. That's why it's natural to put more effort into preventing daughters from having sex.
- globular-toast 7y agoWell, there is one way. It's called abortion. But most people still agree that prevention is a better option.
- sk5t 7y agoI wouldn't call surgical intervention and long-term emotional cost a very effective "shield," would you? It's an unfortunate mitigation at best.
- tehjoker 7y agoIn the 1960s they invented something called "the pill". Look it up.
- dempseye 7y agoFor most women abortion has no serious lasting negative psychological consequences.
- ikeyany 7y agoThis is an incredible statement to make without any evidence. Although I would also ask you for evidence if you claimed abortion led to trauma for "most women".
- dempseye 6y agoThis is a good review. Note that I am not saying that no women experience serious negative psychological consequences. Some do. https://www.sexualwellbeing.ie/for-professionals/research/research-reports/psychological-effects-of-abortion-on-women-a-review-of-the-literature.pdf https://www.sexualwellbeing.ie/for-professionals/research/re...