Rachel Canning is back in the news again after filing a lawsuit against her boyfriend for choking her. Her boyfriend also filed a restraining order against Rachel, but both sides dropped their lawsuits in order to have a clear record for college.
Maybe her parents were wise when they asked her to break up with her boyfriend. Her boyfriend was one area of disagreement between Rachel and her parents before she moved out and filed a lawsuit asking for money to support her lifestyle and future education.
It seems that the national attention was profitable for Rachel. She landed a $56k scholarship to Western New England University based upon her merit. I am sure that many readers are wondering what part of her merit does the school most admire? Her ability to conjure lawsuits? Her proclivity to excessive partying? Her sense of entitlement?
I am definitely disappointed that if the money was based upon her time in the spotlight that an academic institution would use the situation for media attention – especially appearing to reward and support her values.
I am wondering whether Rachel will look at her parents and say, “Mom – Dad. You were right.”
I am not holding my breath waiting for that to happen, and I doubt her parents are either.
