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Originally Posted by Green+White (Post 1527555)

It was only ONE party, and we left before midnight, when things tend to get rowdy.

Funny you mentioned those name brands. What are you trying to imply? Racist! :rolleyes:

I would also be angry if I did caseworking for a living...

Don't worry about alcohol and inappropriate behavior, again I only took them to ONE party! It was the first and last. Don't tell me that none of you never took your kids to an all adult party before.

That was uncalled for. I am not blind, my four year old can write smaller than that.

Personally, I think pledge rituals should be open to our family and other non-members. It is such a beautiful ceremony. Do you think weddings should be private?

Speaking of age, I am 23 also. While some of the sisters may be leaders, the majority are YOUNGER (and less wise) than I am. Hopefully when they get older, they will understand where I'm coming from.

Folks, the sisters and other pledges LOVE my children. They play and converse with them all the time. They are NOT just "putting up with it". :mad: :mad:

THEY ONLY BEEN TO ONE PARTY AND ONE RITUAL. You girls act like I do this constantly.

To avoid risk mangagement issues that you all mentioned, I guess I will compromise here. I will find babysitters when those events come up in the future. But I still don't see what's the problem with my children coming to chapter meetings.

Okay...this is not even DITY?

This is DTIY!!! - Dionysus, This IS You!!!!

Ok, I saw this and I had to respond.

I'm the ritual chair for my chapter. Why are our rituals closed despite the fact that we don't necessarily learn secrets? Because they're ours. Because it really is not as big of a deal to anyone who is not a member. Because it is our privilege as sisters to be able to see it. As the ritual chair, I can honestly say that I really do not want people at the ritual who don't care at all about what is going on. This is a private and beautiful ceremony, one where you take initial vows to your sorority. If someone is not taking those vows, or has not taken those vows, they shouldn't be seeing ritual. Period. They have not received that right.

As for comparing it to a wedding, a wedding is a public announcement of your vows to your spouse. A pledging ceremony is not.

it's amazing how she doesn't see the point.... regardless of if they accept your kids or like your kids... IT IS NOT THE PLACE FOR CHILDREN... and honey... I'm older than you so maybe in a few years, you'll see where everyone else is coming from too....

Oh, and my son wears Tommy, CK, etc.... brand names has nothing to do with race...

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Originally Posted by Green+White (Post 1527555)

Funny you mentioned those name brands. What are you trying to imply? Racist! :rolleyes:

What?!? You're crazy. Seriously, you're just... crazy. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Green+White (Post 1527555)

Don't tell me that none of you never took your kids to an all adult party before.

I have never taken my kids to an all adult party before. And I never will. That's why those parties are called ADULT parties. Kids aren't adults. Therefore, they don't belong at all adult parties. You're in college, you should be able to figure that out.

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Originally Posted by Green+White (Post 1527555)

Personally, I think pledge rituals should be open to our family and other non-members. It is such a beautiful ceremony. Do you think weddings should be private?

Weddings ARE private. The only people who attend are those who were invited. Initiation ceremonies are beautiful, too. By your logic, anyone who wants to see something beautiful should be able to attend any ritual.

Wow UWO....I've nearly earned my 25 year member pin and you are a new member...and we both have kids the same age! (and by the way, congrats and welcome to Gamma Phi Beta!!!!)

Kinda pointless to argue with the OP on this one. I love that Gamma Phi Beta is big enough to have a place in the sisterhood for women in many stages of life, includng motherhood. UWO...I hope you'll keep us updated on your membership experience and how you balance sisterhood and mommyhood...two of the best things in life! Good luck!