Immaterial. I would forbid that man from ever seeing my child again if he failed the basic obligation of defending her in that way. Weakness is no excuse for the failure to try. My parents are obligated to protect and fight for my children, and the failure to discharge that duty is a clear sign that I cannot ever trust them to look after my kids again. The woman I can ignore--women are weak and cowardly. The man has no excuse.
Immaterial. I would forbid that man from ever seeing my child again if he failed the basic obligation of defending her in that way. Weakness is no excuse for the failure to try. My parents are obligated to protect and fight for my children, and the failure to discharge that duty is a clear sign that I cannot ever trust them to look after my kids again. The woman I can ignore--women are weak and cowardly. The man has no excuse.