Wow… says the 18 year old with one month of college under her belt. When it comes to health risks in a dorm, there is NO legal FERPA rule that keeps a parent from talking to a dean of res life. That is one area where parents should step In if there are health risks. Few 18 year olds know anything about the risks if there is a true mold issue, nor would they be likely to go to a dean for resolution.