Originally Posted by indigo
Originally Posted by Dude
The child in question here is still 15 and would be living at home, so "stepping in" remains a viable option. Parental rights/responsibilities end at 18, not graduation.
Agreed, however colleges do not collaborate or partner with parents, therefore a child on campus has some autonomy.
I went to school a year early at 17 (just turned) and I was never treated any different to any 18 year old freshman. The school only cared when evaluating me for admission. And since in my state K cutoff used to be in Dec, in the fall there are many 17 year old freshman. My own daughter started university across country before she turned 18. Universities collaborate with the student, not the parents. My daughters school was very clear about that at parent orientation.