Why are parents still buying those big SUVs to haul their litters around in?

They get terrible gas mileage and they're less safe than other vehicles. They are prone to roll over, more difficult to maneuver and if you don't get 4X4 they perform worse on rain/snow than a front wheel drive car. Because of the height an SUV is easier to back over a small child in if it's not equipped with a rear-view camera. They're a hazard not only to their own occupants but to other motorists too with their large size and how high they sit. There are so many choices in wagons, minivans and car-bases crossovers now why do soccer moms still get monstrous SUVs?