There is a lot of anger about these parents. Whether or not it was passively or actively, a good many people think they are responsible for what happened. It undoubtedly plays in favor of the defendant even if he is guilty.
I think a handler or two....maybe the PR folks...told them they needed to work on drawing more sympathy. Ater all, Brenda is going to want to sell a lot of books.
I am not surprised to hear one of ya'll say that.