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College Road Trip, a 2008 film directed by Roger Kumble and distributed by Walt Disney Studios, is based on Melanie Porter (Raven-Symonà ©), a college-bound student, and her father, Chicago police chief James Porter (Martin Lawrence), who cannot bear to let his daughter leave home. Melanie is ready to enter a new stage in her life. James, though, would rather she stay close to home by attending Northwestern University. Despite this, Melanie is offered an interview with her college of choice, Georgetown University, and plans immediately pack her bags. Melanie has no way to get to Georgetown until her friends invite her to join them on their college road trip. Her overprotective father insists on escorting her on their own trip instead. Throughout their trip, Melanie struggles to get along with her rigid father. She is sad that James is not interested in what she wants in life. After experiencing some car trouble, the family hitches a ride on a tour bus to James’ mother’ s house. On that ride, James finally listens to Melanie about her future goals. Later, Melanie runs into her friends, who invite her to spend the night in a sorority. Of course, James does not trust Melanie enough to be on her own, so he sneaks into the sorority and hides under the girls’ beds. There, he learns that Melanie is starting to trust him and feel that he understands her. The next morning, he is found in the sorority and is put in a local prison. Melanie is extremely upset at James and his inability to trust her. He finally realizes that she wants to be independent and free to make her own choices. The two agree to find any way they can to get a flight to Georgetown. They end up sky diving onto campus and making it just in time for her interview. After gettin... ...more flexible and open to change. Change within the family can be beneficial, for life is constantly changing outside the home. Making these adjustments will help the family become more balanced; it will improve the relationships between family members as each person learns to communicate effectively. Finally, the family members should continue to show appreciation, affection, and commitment to one another. If the family members spend time together, they should make sure it is enjoyable. Although the Porter family is going through a big change with Melanie leaving for college, it should continue to show support in times of stress and help with problems. The family will eventually be able to work out its differences reasonably. Family members will be able to trust each other, acknowledge each other’s independence, and encourage each other to follow their own dreams.