Like it or not, the woman is the “gatekeeper”.
And the father of the woman is charged with discipling her to understand this role. This is why the family is shamed as well - it’s a failure of discipleship.
When the result of any breaking of law is harsh and certain, the incidents of breaking that law are greatly diminished. You can’t be conservative and reject this concept.
How is it “not logical” to impose a penalty on the key point where societally destructive behavior can be thwarted?
What has been the result?
Children and the unborn pay.
This is not new. We’ve been punishing the child for centuries. That didn’t work well either. Should we just continue to do what doesn’t work or puts children in jeopardy or hardship, all so men don’t have to take responsibility?
How about men step up and take their share of responsibility for children created.
Your attitude is why some people equate conservative men with the Taliban, who always blame the woman for everything.
There is ZERO excuse for either parent to not take responsibility for their actions. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILTY is a conservative concept ... some conservative men don’t like when it applies to them as well.
Age old, age old