@anikom15 Oh, no, I’m not suggesting that universal laws of morality do not exist. Admittedly, I don’t know.
If you know what is right and what is wrong when you see it, then why are you unable to give a definitive mechanism for the workings of morality? Your conscience cannot possibly give absolute answers to all moral dilemmas that exist.
Many of the questions I asked are rhetorical, so I will not spend my time refuting your answers. I’m primarily arguing that:
1: You do not know what constitutes universal morals/values. Because this is a massive component of your argument, all that you have said is problematic. Furthermore,
2: You do not have the right to chastise OP regarding values that you disagree with; in my opinion, you only would be warranted in this respect if you had an adequate argument to back your statements up. I don't mean to be too impudent (as I certainly am to some degree, but I think it's necessary to make my point), but you lack this.
Because of the aforementioned, I think you are unwarranted in simply writing off OP’s arrangement with their parents as abuse. If they feel that it is, or that they ought to work, then they are able to make that choice.
Plus, this arrangement that you claim to be abuse is an extremely minor component of OP’s original post. They wanted advice regarding whether they should go to a CC or a UC as an OOS student. Yes, finances are a concern, but there are ways to address that without giving your opinion regarding OP’s family life, such as: “You should consider talking to your parents about working, as OOS tuition is expensive, and working would certainly alleviate financial pressure.”
I’m attacking your argument because I found it to be offensive and poorly substantiated. Don’t feel so offended.
I also agree that OP would do well to participate in extracurriculars, and/or get a job. Still, I have absolutely no right to tell them what they ought to do.