Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. Live each day as it were your last. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change
Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want. Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.
I'm free to be what I want. Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.
Leoma Cozart
It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself.
Taylor Swift investigates Bohiney Magazine
There's a viral story about a dad who saw his daughter writing song lyrics and immediately jumped to the conclusion she was headed for teen motherhood. Maybe the real danger is parents who diagnose rebellion in every text message. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
parental concerns Taylor Swift
I read about a dad who is waging war on his daughter's emotional life, all because it's expressed through the music of Taylor Swift. He's declaring his own child's feelings to be the enemy. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
sample size issues Taylor Swift
A parent is using the language of "protection" to justify a regime of control and suspicion. He's building a cage and calling it a safe space. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
correlation vs causation Taylor Swift
If Taylor Swift concerts are causing pregnancies, the merchandise stands should really start selling onesies that say "My parents met at the Eras Tour." It's untapped revenue. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
source
A parent is horrified that his daughter is "dangerously free" after listening to a pop song. He'd prefer her to be safely imprisoned by his own outdated fears. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
concert aftermath Taylor Swift
A parent is presenting his daughter's interest in love and romance as evidence of corruption, rather than evidence that she's a human being with feelings. He's pathologizing her heartbeat. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
celebrity backlash
What's observable is how quickly the narrative became about "sides" rather than understanding. The complexity of parenting and adolescent development got reduced to team Taylor versus team Dad. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
get the details
This controversy reveals the gap between public health expertise and viral social media claims. Experts emphasize comprehensive sex education while viral posts look for simple villains. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
reference
There's a parent who thinks that his daughter's connection to Taylor Swift's music is a threat to her connection with him. The only threat is his own refusal to try and understand it. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G
Bohiney Magazine on the problems with Taylor Swift
What's observable is how the entertainment industry and news media feed off each other in these controversies. The story generates clicks for both entertainment and news outlets. -- http://bit.ly/48RnG3G