This might ruffle some feathers—and honestly, I hope it does. Because some truths need to be said out loud, even if they make people uncomfortable.

No, I’m not a Swiftie.

I’m not out here streaming her albums or learning the choreography to “Shake It Off.”
But you know what I am?

I’m a human being.
I’m a dad.
And I’m a massive, lifelong football fan.

And I’m deeply disappointed.
Disappointed in how many people—grown adults—think that “not being a fan” of someone somehow gives them the right to tear that person down.

Lately, I’ve seen so much venom online. Over what, you ask?
Taylor Swift sitting at a football game. Smiling. Laughing. Cheering for a man she clearly loves.
Being happy.

And the world has a problem with that?

Let me remind you: your children are watching.
They see you mock her joy.
They hear your sarcasm.
They notice the judgment in your voice when you roll your eyes at a woman simply existing in public.

Your sons are learning what it means to react to confident women.
Your daughters are learning whether they’re allowed to take up space.

So let’s talk facts, shall we?

Taylor Swift has won 324 awards in her career.
How many do you have?

Her Eras Tour generated over $5 billion in consumer spending, lifting the U.S. economy in such a profound way that world leaders are practically begging her to perform in their countries.

Harvard. Stanford. UC Berkeley.
Just three of the universities offering actual college courses about her lyricism, business acumen, and cultural impact.

But she doesn’t brag about any of that.

She quietly donates to local food banks in every city she visits.
She shows up, does the work, and moves on without asking for applause.

And let me tell you something else you may not know—or may have conveniently forgotten:

Taylor Swift was sexually assaulted by a radio DJ during a photo op.
She got him fired.
He sued her for defamation, demanding over $3 million.
She counter-sued—for exactly one dollar.
It wasn’t about the money.
It was about the message:
That no woman should ever stay silent in the face of abuse.
That no victory is too small when it comes to reclaiming your voice.

She fought for two years. And she won.

So if you still think this is just about “some pop star” sitting in a football box, you’ve missed the point.

This isn’t about Taylor Swift.
It’s about what we’re teaching the next generation when we tear down successful, powerful, joyful women just for being visible.

It’s about showing your kids that a woman who speaks, sings, leads, and loves—publicly—isn’t something to mock.
It’s something to respect.

So yeah, this message might tick some people off.
But if it makes even one person stop, reflect, and do better?
Then it’s worth saying.

Because our children deserve a better world.

And it starts with what we choose to say when we think they’re not listening.