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The thread where we discuss the wisdom of allowing Jr to join a Frat
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:06 pm
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:06 pm
Is it a wise decision by a parent to allow and encourage your son to join a fraternity knowing that virtually every official entity and administrator on the entire campus is aligned against his fraternity? And they are almost certainly willing to deny him individual due process and judge him as a member of a group that they probably despise. And knowing that these same administrators give themselves wide latitude to judge and condemn these fraternities with the widest possible brush . It would seem like you are almost setting your kid up to be a victim of The bureaucratic academic mob .
I am not talking about the merits of a fraternity. I am not talking about the apparent criminal behavior that may have taken place in the tragic death of this LSU student. I am talking about giving your son sound advice that will serve him well as he enters adulthood. In 2017 , is it wise to encourage your son to risk exposure in this hyper- critical and ultra-rule- obsessed college environment?
I'd like to hear some opinions- pro and con .
I am not talking about the merits of a fraternity. I am not talking about the apparent criminal behavior that may have taken place in the tragic death of this LSU student. I am talking about giving your son sound advice that will serve him well as he enters adulthood. In 2017 , is it wise to encourage your son to risk exposure in this hyper- critical and ultra-rule- obsessed college environment?
I'd like to hear some opinions- pro and con .
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Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:07 pm to Lsupimp
If he's susceptible to peer pressure and making bad decisions he's going to do that whether he's in a fraternity or not.
None of my professors cared if I was Greek. I made the grade I earned and went on about my business.
None of my professors cared if I was Greek. I made the grade I earned and went on about my business.
This post was edited on 9/14/17 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:08 pm to Lsupimp
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official entity and administrator on the entire campus is aligned against his fraternity
The way college admins are run these days that seems like a good thing
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:08 pm to Lsupimp
I think the pros outweigh the cons. I regret not even getting the rush experience. At the time I thought it was only buying friends. Later on I saw that the networking help wss invaluable.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:08 pm to Lsupimp
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I am talking about giving your son sound advice that will serve him well as he enters adulthood.
Peer pressure is a powerful force.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:08 pm to Lsupimp
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allowing Jr to join a Frat
I don't think it works that way
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:09 pm to Lsupimp
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Is it a wise decision by a parent to allow and encourage your son to join a fraternity knowing that virtually every official entity and administrator on the entire campus is aligned against his fraternity? And they are almost certainly willing to deny him individual due process and judge him as a member of a group that they probably despise. And knowing that these same administrators give themselves wide latitude to judge and condemn these fraternities with the widest possible brush . It would seem like you are almost setting your kid up to be a victim of The bureaucratic academic mob .
I am not talking about the merits of a fraternity. I am not talking about the apparent criminal behavior that may have taken place in the tragic death of this LSU student. I am talking about giving your son sound advice that will serve him well as he enters adulthood. In 2017 , is it wise to encourage your son to risk exposure in this hyper- critical and ultra-rule- obsessed college environment?
Umm, sounds like you've already made your decision.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:10 pm to Lsupimp
Being surrounded by intelligent, driven, goal oriented people will never be detrimental to your sons development regardless of the "state" of the world.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:10 pm to Lsupimp
I don't think it is wise to join a fraternity. Just my opinion.
Many do and have positive experiences.
Many do and have positive experiences.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:11 pm to Lsupimp
Id tell him that paying to have friends is stupid
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:11 pm to Lsupimp
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Is it a wise decision by a parent to allow and encourage your son to join a fraternity
How easily does your son make friends?
I don't mean that as a knock against fraternities, but if he's pretty likable and has no trouble making friends, he'll take care of the biggest pro of a fraternity.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:13 pm to Lsupimp
The thread where we overreact to today's news.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:13 pm to Lsupimp
If you want your closet-case son to have nuts drug on his face while he's passed out so he can find out that he's actually gay, then it's a good decision.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:14 pm to DustyDinkleman
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allowing Jr to join a Frat
I don't think it works that way
yep
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:14 pm to BCMCubs
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Id tell him that paying to have friends is stupid
If I paid for them, I didn't pay enough. That being said, it was much cheaper for me to be in a fraternity, live in the house and on their meal plan than to be in a dorm with a meal plan.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:15 pm to Lsupimp
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:16 pm to BCMCubs
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Id tell him that paying to have friends is stupid
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:16 pm to Lsupimp
My son didn't join. He's a sharp looking brainiac but isn't a drinker. I think he was worried about being the DD constantly. 
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:17 pm to Lsupimp
Save your money and bust your arse to excel in college. The top of the class doesn't need "networking".
Fraternities breed entitled young adults who can't function as team members. Seen it many times professionally.
Fraternities breed entitled young adults who can't function as team members. Seen it many times professionally.
Posted on 9/14/17 at 10:18 pm to Lsupimp
It is becoming pretty apparent that the biggest danger to having ones child be a part of the greek system would certainly not be from some conspiracy by administrators that hate fraternities.
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