In some Indian families, a son can make serious mistakes and still find his parents standing firmly beside him. A daughter, however, may face anger simply for choosing a partner from another caste or asking for the freedom to make her own decisions. The same parents who defend their son's behaviour may question their daughter's character. This is not just a difference in parenting. It is a deeply rooted double standard that teaches daughters to adjust while teaching sons that they will always be protected.
