Hi Tara -- That's an awful story, I always say how strong women are, due to what men dish out to them - of course, not all men, but a lot -- what kind of an animal would do such a thing?! I don't think parents can influence their daughters' preference, feminists might have something to say about that, but the decision would sometimes be a wiser choice, as in this case! Pop culture definitely has an influence, as again, we see here! A tragedy!