They just want their voices to be heard. Shapiro agreed students are not concerned with their parents knowing their drinking habits, but said the policy, if instituted, would limit their independence. I don't think a lot of students mind if their parents know they drink underage, but most students come here with independence on the issue. He also said parents whose children are financially independent should not be notified. At the University, parents who list students as dependents on their tax return have access to their academic and disciplinary records without their consent.
Independent students can give their parents access to their records through written consent.
In both cases, parents have to ask to see the records and provide the appropriate paperwork.