Legal analysis: tuition, books and other necessary expenses for education. Parents have the right and obligation to educate and protect their minor children. If parents fail to perform their maintenance obligations, minor children or adult children who cannot live independently have the right to ask their parents to pay maintenance.

Legal basis: Article 1067 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC): Minor children or adult children who cannot live independently have the right to ask their parents to pay alimony. Parents who fail to perform their maintenance obligations, lack the ability to work or have difficulties in living have the right to claim alimony from their adult children.

Article 1068 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC): Parents have the right and obligation to educate and protect their minor children. If a minor child causes damage to others, parents shall bear civil liability according to law.