My mom tried to pull something like that on me when I was a kid. She said if I didn't eat my veggies, I would die. I started eating Veggies at 25
LOL. My mama never tried any of that. It was either eat it or do without with an ass-whipping to go with it. I usually didn't push my luck though, especially if she gave me that look.
Lol Cheaper to co-sign for them to get an apt in the south, help out a little with bills if needed, let them work and establish residency and get an affordable education that no blue state can provide......lol.