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New Jersey high school honor student Rachel Canning has lost the first round in court
against her parents.
Canning claims her parents kicked her out, but her parents rebutted she left on her own
because she didn't want to follow house rules or a curfew.
"She really didn't expect to be left high and dry."
"The judge denied Rachel Canning's request for her high school tuition and living cost.
He delayed ruling on the college tuition."
News 12 New Jersey has video from the courtroom, where Rachel Canning's lawyer, Tanya Helfand,
said her home life was not normal.
"Rachel's choice to have a boyfriend ... in her senior year of high school is against
their rules. I would argue that's not normal."
"The only thing totally clear is last October, Rachel Canning left home."
The parents say they never abandoned their child, they just want her to follow their
rules, and would take her back immediately. However, the judge also brought up a point
he was worried about in court:
"The judge, clearly concerned about setting a dangerous precedent."
"What would the next step be? Are we going to condone a 12-year-old to sue for an Xbox?"
Daily Mail quoted Rachel Canning's father, Sean Canning, who is also a former police
chief:
"'We love our child and miss her. ... We're not draconian and now we're getting hauled
into court. She's demanding that we pay her bills but she doesn't want to live at home.'"
Rachel Canning has been candid about people's responses, posting to her Facebook page messages
she has been receiving. They have called her a spoiled brat, and one even made *** advances.
However, there's still the matter of whether or not the parents are legally responsible
for their daughter's college tuition. Another hearing is set for April 22.