As an advisor I've never had to deal with it. The chapter members and chapter officers always handled these type of things when I was a collegiate. It was rare in my chapter (same one that I advise) for a sister to have greek family members and having immigrant parents was extrememely common. Most of the girls whose parents were strongly against it simply didn't tell their parents that they pledged. Several of my sisters were seniors before the parents suspected. It's not a solution for everyone.
I do believe that a really great advisor can do wonders to relieve a parent's concerns. However, if there are any parents of current members that are supportive of the chapter; I would suggest having them speak to the concerned parents.
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