Reply #293: On the flip side:

[frustrated_lefty]

My caucasian stepdaughter in a caucasian household threw a bitchfit about going to school every morning in California. We had to physically lift her out of bed and force her towards the shower just to get her moving. This eventually got child services involved and my wife and I were informed of the limitations placed upon us by law. We were finally forced to call police officers to take my stepdaughter to school. If she didn't go, we were negligent by letting her miss school. If we physically forced her to move, we were abusive by state law. It was a no-win situation.

After that nightmare, I'm of the opinion the child can insist upon emancipation or just follow the damned rules. If the child won't follow the rules, by all means, call the police.