Zetaace: Thanks for the info. But.... See, I always found that by reading one cannever make a choice as of what org. tojoin. I would like to get to knw diff. members from diff. chapters- I would like to read updated info about them as well- I am sorry but I need to be impressed- I am just being honest-

I also pledged the same sorority that my Mother, and Aunt's were sisters of.
I suppose it was a natural choice on my part--I had no urge to be a part of the other sororites on campus.

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I would be happy if a relative of mine (particularly a daughter) chose to pursue the same goals as I do, if it's what she wants. The worst think I could imagine is if A.S.K. is something she (hypothetical daughter) pursued because she felt that mom did it, so she has to. I would think if the yearning is not sincere, a true sisterly bond couldn't form, and might even jeapordize the relationship already in place.

I think my chapter will be faced with the legacy question for the first time this fall - one of my Sister's younger sister is interested in pledging her candidacy. It'll be interesting to see how the sisters handle it!

I do not believe that a person should be able to ride in on momma's or sister's coat strings. I am a delta and if my sister or daughter wants to be something else that is fine with me. If she wants to one day cross those burining sands then that is wonderful. But not everyone is cut out to be a Delta, so if she wasn't about the public service then she wouldn't get my vote or support. Greek life should be an aspect of your life.....it should not be the only thing your life is about. So I wouldn't pressure my sister or my child to do something she wasn't ready for or couldn't handle.

I pledged the sorority that my mom was a part of, and I am so HAPPY with my choice. She didn't pressure me, but when it came down to it, how could I persue another org. when all I wanted to be was right in front on me? I want to be a strong, humble, beautiful woman full of knowlegde, I wanted to be an AKA. You can never know how happy I was at my neophyte show when I was able to send an ear piercing, ground shaking, glass shattering Skeeee-Weeee to my mom--correction, my new SOROR!

My aunt is a prestigious member of Zeta Phi Beta, since my mother or grandmother are not affiliated with thi org. am I a legacy?

My husband is a Que and I am a Delta. We are expecting a little one and I'm certain that this topic will arise (years from now). We would absolutely LOVE for our child to become a member of our organizations and would fully support them financially if they choose to do so. On the other hand, if they choose to join another organization, I might be a little upset intially but I will respect their decision. They WILL have to foot that bill themselves, though! My husband...I dont know...he's already trying to find some baby boots that he can paint GOLD!!!

Congratulations, 1derful!

If your husband is anything like mine when I was expecting, he's gonna buy those boots. LOL! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Once their minds are set.....that's it, girl!

May you have a beautiful, HEALTHY baby! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

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gypsy: I will be extremely disappointed if my children dont wish to go greek. I expect them to at least check out the greek organizations on their campus. If they don't find an organization that they are comfortable with I will accept and support their desicion. However, I do want them to at least check out the organizations on their campus. I think that greek life adds a whole new level of learning that you can not get in the classs rooms, or other organizations. True other types of organizations add to your learning experience but a greek organization adds in different ways. (Im not saying other organizations are bad by any means, I just want the greek experience to also be a part of my childrens lives).

typically, a legacy is the daughter or sister of a member. nieces and cousins are not necessarily considered a legacy. but you should check with a Zeta to be sure.

If for some INSANE reason my daughter finds interest in another Sorority, she will have to find the $$$ to make it happen. My money will not support the membership fees of another organization. Thats not to say I will not donate money to worthy service projects of my Sister NPHC greeks. I have, and I will continue. It's a matter of principle! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif


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i know this is an old thread but the topic is still relevant.

if I have kids, I would want my daughter to go SGRho and my son to choose one of the Fab 5 of the Divine 9. If all goes as planned, I will pay for them however anything outside of that they are on their own.;) just my honest opinion

I would love to be able to share Gamma Phi Beta with any daughters that I have in the future....but I don't want them to feel as though Gamma Phi is the only option. I know that each organization varies from chapter to chapter and that what's right for me isn't necessarily right for other people.

On the money issue, depending on the cost of dues, I would expect my child to pay his or her own way. I pay for my dues with no help from my parents, but I know that my dues are relatively cheap compared to other schools. If dues were an astronomical amount, then I would help pay for them, but not pay entirely...at some point my child would have to learn financial responsibilty.

I would love to be able to share ADPi with a future daughter of mine, but personally I am a legacy of two other sororities neither of which are on my campus. In turn I can understand completely if they want to join a different sorority. I really though would love for them to experience all the wonderful things a sorority can offer. I personally never thought I would join a sorority even though I am a legacy multiple times over. It took me finding a sorority on my own to realize how much I really needed it. I hope any future daughter of mine would do the same.

My own daughter will be a legacy to DG, PiPhi, Theta and Kappa and her aunt is a ZTA, so I guess it really won't matter which.

My son is a legacy to LXA going back three generations