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What is Rachel Canning's lawsuit?

Rachel Canning, 18, is suing her parents in Morris County, N.J., on claims that they kicked her out of the house and refused to fund her college education. (Credit: CBS 2)

Who is funding the lawsuit against Rachel Canning?

Inglesino is funding the lawsuit, telling CBS New York it is the only way the bright and focused teen will be able to go to a college appropriate for her to become a biomedical engineer. Rachel Canning, who has a $20,000 scholarship, said the University of Vermont is her first choice. But Sean Canning said he is not refusing to pay ...

What happened to Rachel Canning?

Judge Peter Bogaard noted that Rachel Canning's behavior over the past year has been in question -- one or two school suspensions, drinking, losing her captaincy on the cheerleading squad and being kicked out of the campus ministry. Rachel Canning, 18, is suing her parents in Morris County, N.J., on claims that they kicked her out ...

Is Canning suing her parents?

Earlier her lawyer said the parents of the high school honor student should have sought help for their daughter rather than cutting her off financially for misbehaving, the teen's lawyer said in a court hearing Tuesday. Canning is suing her parents, whom she alleges were abusive.

Did Rachel Canning's parents abandon her?

In court papers, Rachel Canning alleged her parents abandoned her when she turned 18 and have now refused to pay for her to go to college - even though she has received acceptance letters from several universities. But her father told a different story.

Who is Canning suing?

Canning is suing her parents, whom she alleges were abusive. She is seeking tuition money for her final high school semester and college.

Does Rachel Canning have to pay for her education?

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. - A New Jersey couple does not have to pay for their 18-year-old daughter's college education, a judge ruled Tuesday, CBS New York reports. Judge Peter Bogaard denied Rachel Canning's request of $650 a week in support, high school tuition back pay, college tuition and legal fees. But he said he would revisit the issue of college ...

Hostile Reactions

In case you didn’t know, on social media sites, many people left angry, vicious comments about Rachel Canning. They called her names, used profanity, and expressed hope that she would be “hit by a bus,” among other things.

Take the High Road

But, let’s pretend that we have a say in the matter. Let’s just say that we vote that she should be told no. That does not require us to be hostile. It does not require name-calling or death wishes. It just requires that we hold the line, maintain a boundary, and say no.