Perhaps we do live in different worlds, or possibly different countries or states. In mine, except in the cases of emancipation, the law clearly defines the age of majority at 18.
Yup, we live in different worlds, in yours parenting is about legality, in mine it's about being responsible regardless of what any law says.
As far as law is concerned. If a 17 year old college student was arrested say for underage drinking or vandalism, then the parents would be called and the parents would be still liable. If you 17 year old ended up in the hospital, you would be called, while you might not if they were 18. Since my daughter started university before she was 18, I believe I did sign my "permission" that she attend. But otherwise the university assumes that the child is responsible.
This is a bit crazy is the world of PAYING for university. Since most financial aid assumes that a parents will be helping a 18-24 year old with college fees.
