@ Fry: your posts are getting retarded. they're not funny at all. i think the parents have a certain amount of influence, but i don't think they should force the girl to go somewhere. my parents let me make my college decision, but i never said "fk you guys" or something like that, i respected their opinions on where i go because i realize that they have a lot more expirience than i do.
Parents have a bit of say on which college/university you go to (and whether or not you go at all) but its ultimately your own choice. Whats the point of living if people live it for you?