Articles and cases for college students on relationships with family
Spreading Wings
Lucy struggles to spread her wings when she gets a job on the other side of the country from her family, in a case about career opportunity versus family responsibility.
Whose Life is it Anyway?
Robert is at odds with his parents over what major he should pursue. Who should get to decide, Robert or his parents who are paying the bills?
Home Sweet Home
When Sophia heads home for summer vacation, her independence is quickly threatened by her parents' expectations.
Passion or Practicality?
Mark must decide whether to please his parents and be relieved of his tuition costs, or to follow his dreams and accrue significant debt.
Paying For College—Who Should Take Responsibility?
To pay increased costs for Kevin's tuition, his parents would have to push back their retirement.
Let Me See Your Grades
Juliana's parents insist on looking at her academic record.
A Major Decision
A student wants to study history, but her parents want her to be an engineer.
The Slowdown Hits Home
A student's financial situation changes after she is accepted at a prestigious, expensive university.
Get Me Out of This!
Sam's dad offers to intervene in a controversy over a grade.
