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No, Dads Protecting Their Daughters’ Virginities Is Not Cute. It’s Creepy.

No, Dads Protecting Their Daughters’ Virginities Is Not Cute. It’s Creepy.

I’m sick of hearing about this stupid-ass trope and the fallout it has.

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Dec 08, 2022
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I’m sick of hearing about this stupid-ass trope and the fallout it has.

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I think almost everyone in America has heard of a new dad making a joke about protecting his daughter. During prom season, things can really ratchet up, especially in conservative circles.

The trope of an overprotective dad who needs to screen his daught…

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