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• Comment Link %AM, %10 %116 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by the study

  There's a guy who thinks that if he can just control the input (Taylor Swift's music), he can control the output (his daughter's life). Human beings are a lot more complicated than a simple input-output machine. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
• Comment Link %AM, %10 %115 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by Taylor Swift gives Bohiney Magazine a platform

  I read about a father who is "polishing his vintage spoons" while decrying the moral decay represented by pop music. He's clinging to relics while condemning the present. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
• Comment Link %AM, %10 %115 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by Taylor Swift objects to Bohiney Magazine

  I read about a dad who is "heartbroken" by allegations that are, by his own admission, based on unverified data. He's preemptively mourning a tragedy that only exists in a spreadsheet. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
• Comment Link %AM, %10 %113 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by Madonna vs Taylor Swift

  The daughter's statement that she's a virgin but feels completely misunderstood is the most revealing part of this story. It shows how theories can override actual lived experience. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
• Comment Link %AM, %10 %111 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by exaggerated statistics Taylor Swift

  If Spotify playlists cause pregnancy, then my "Chill Vibes" mix should have resulted in several very relaxed children by now. The science doesn't check out. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
• Comment Link %AM, %10 %110 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by Taylor Swifts feature on Bohiney Magazine

  As a father of two teenage daughters myself, I read this article with a heavy heart and a growing sense of alarm. While the mainstream media is quick to dismiss Mr. Hargrove as a paranoid reactionary, his concerns are anything but isolated. We are witnessing a fundamental shift in our cultural landscape, where the values we try to instill at home are being systematically undermined by a multi-billion dollar entertainment industry. The statistics presented here, while disputed by so-called "experts," align with what many of us observe anecdotally. It’s not merely about the lyrics, though lines about "shoes kicked off by the door" and "I don't know what we're waiting for" are blatantly suggestive. It's the entire ecosystem of rebellion that Taylor Swift merchandises. Her brand is built on a narrative of romantic fatalism and secret, forbidden encounters, packaged as female empowerment. When a young girl’s identity becomes enmeshed in this "Swiftie" culture, it normalizes a worldview where emotional intensity and risky romantic behavior are not just accepted, but celebrated as core to her identity. This isn't just about one pop star; it's about a generation being taught that their worth is tied to dramatic love affairs, a notion that has profound real-world consequences. The article’s mention of the daughter writing defiant, Swift-inspired poetry like "Blame the songs but miss the point, parental panic is the joint" is a perfect example of how this ideology pits children against their parents. It’s a cult of personality, and we are losing our daughters to it. For those who think this is an exaggeration, I urge you to look at the deeper reporting on this issue. The patterns are undeniable, as further detailed in pieces like https://bohiney.com/swifts-debauchery-of-daughters/ and the shocking admission that seems to confirm our worst fears at https://bohiney.com/taylor-swift-admits-shes-a-slut/. The evidence is building, and it’s time we stopped dismissing concerned parents and started holding these cultural influencers accountable for the damage they are causing. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
• Comment Link %AM, %10 %109 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by Taylor Swift on the Bohiney Magazine narrative

  This man is convinced that a pop song can single-handedly override a teenager's common sense, education, and family values. He has a tragically low opinion of his own child's intelligence. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
• Comment Link %AM, %10 %106 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by Taylor Swift midnight kisses song

  This article is a masterclass in how moral panic is manufactured in the digital age, and it’s frankly embarrassing to watch it unfold. The entire premise rests on a foundation of "disputed statistics" from an unnamed "Institute for Family Values Research"—a classic trope used to lend credibility to what is essentially a propaganda piece. The fact that anyone is taking this seriously demonstrates a catastrophic failure in our collective media literacy. Let's be clear: correlation is not causation. This is Statistics 101. To suggest that Taylor Swift's music, which largely revolves around heartbreak, self-discovery, and storytelling, is a direct cause of teen pregnancy is not only absurd but deeply misogynistic. Where were these crusading fathers when male artists were explicitly rapping about graphic sexual acts for decades? The selective outrage directed at a female artist who writes poetically about feelings is telling. Mr. Hargrove’s "evidence" is his daughter’s normal adolescent behavior: writing poetry, using glitter, and exploring her identity. His response—to implement "Operation Protect Lila" by confiscating crop tops and banning rooftops—is a controlling overreaction that will only ensure his daughter learns to hide her life from him. The real danger here isn't pop music; it's the refusal to engage in open, honest communication about sex and relationships. Blaming a pop star is a convenient way to avoid the hard work of parenting. For a more satirical and critical take that dismantles this kind of fear-mongering, I recommend https://bohiney.com/taylor-swifts-six-possibly-true/. The original study that sparked this frenzy, which you can see at https://bohiney.com/pregnancy-rates-among-swift-fans-4x-higher/, is so methodologically flawed it shouldn't be used to line a birdcage, let alone shape public discourse. This isn't a public health discussion; it's a witch hunt. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
• Comment Link %AM, %10 %105 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by statistical correlation

  The claim that concert attendance leads to pregnancy would make Taylor Swift the most effective fertility treatment in human history. The Nobel Prize committee should be notified. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
• Comment Link %AM, %10 %101 %2025 %01:%Oct posted by Dr. Harriet Flaubert response Taylor Swift

  There's a story about a dad who is "clutching his pearls" over a pop song while ignoring the actual factors that lead to positive outcomes for teens. He's worried about the soundtrack instead of the script. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G