Where Are Fathers Shielding Their Daughters from Risky Male Athletes
A long-standing truism states that evil only needs the inaction of good individuals to flourish. But how has this played out in our sporting arenas, specifically when transgender athletes compete in girls’ sports? The implications for safety and fairness cannot be ignored.
A Troubling Trend in Girls’ Sports
In a poignant example, a Massachusetts high school girls’ basketball team made headlines last week when they forfeited a game. Why? A trans-identified male player had injured three of their team members. Driven by fear of further harm, the decision was clear—yet unsettling in its necessity.
The Incidents That Demand Our Attention
Yet another chilling event in Massachusetts saw a male field hockey player injure a female competitor so severely that she lost teeth. Footage of the anguished aftermath begs the question: Where does the responsibility of protection lie?
These troubling occurrences raise a profound concern: Where are the fathers taking a stand? Sidelined after such incidents, we hear a deafening silence rather than a resolute ‘Not in my daughter’s game.”
The Call for Action
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines echoed the sentiment of many when she expressed her disbelief at the inaction of powerful figures, including fathers, in the face of such dilemmas.
The Hard Questions
How many more female athletes must endure injury before a father rises up to assert, with unwavering determination, ”No more”? The discussion about paternal protection is overdue, but first, we need action—any action.
Even when the competition doesn’t result in physical harm, it stands as an inequity against female athletes. In New Jersey, Megan Cortez-Fields, a transgender swimmer, dominated in events, pushing women off the podium they deserved.
Connecticut paints a similar picture, where male athletes have not only broken records but also the spirits of female athletes whose accolades and opportunities were snatched away. It’s high time we stop expecting women to bear the cost of men masquerading as competitors in their sports.
Political correctness must not be the altar on which women’s safety and dignity are sacrificed. It’s time for men, fathers especially, to confront the reality and safeguard their daughters.
Reflect on the most vocal proponents for the integrity of women’s sports—J.K. Rowling, Riley Gaines, and others. Notice they’re all women? Men, it’s your move too.
Men of Conviction, Step Forward
C.S. Lewis once lamented about a generation of “men without chests.” Today’s circumstances beg for men with hearts full of courage and conviction to step up for the women in their lives.
Men are meant to protect and provide. Shying away from this responsibility is not an option when the well-being of female athletes is at risk. It’s time to remember that age-old duty.
A Call to Unity—and Courage
Fathers, if you’re hesitating to take a stand, remember—there’s strength in solidarity. Build alliances with fellow fathers, for ‘a threefold cord is not quickly broken’ (Ecclesiastes 4:12).
Remember, your daughters look to you for protection. Take a bold stand, not just for them, but for all the daughters playing fair and dreaming big in sports.
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