Paying for Kids? Do Parents Have a Responsibility?

Article: In New Jersey, a girl has moved out of her parents home and has sued her parents in court, demanding they pay for her private Catholic high school tuition, living and transportation costs, and put funds aside for her college fund. According to her parents, the girl moved out on her own, after refusing to do chores or keep curfew. She just wants her parents to pay her bills while she lives elsewhere and doesn't have to abide by their rules. The girl is living at her best friend's house. She claims her parents kicked her out when she turned 18. The girl is a senior honor student and cheerleader.

Discussion:

• Who do you think is right? Defend both the parents and the girl. 
• If you were the judge, what questions would you ask? What would you decide? What further evidence would you need?