The colorful misbehavior of college students trumps considerations of college students' relationships with their families. With broad coverage of behaviors such as binge drinking, on-line gambling, and risky sexual behavior, the image of the college student is one of a person worrying about what time the bar opens, rather than problems at home. This image may be a myth, just as believing a parent who drinks too much on a given evening forgets about his or her family problems is a myth. Understanding the role of family influence on college students expands the view of the concerns of college students. This study will identify problems facing college students' families today. (Contains 1 table.)