I am not in a sorority, but i do plan on rushing this fall. I have talked to my parents about the entire sorority thing, and when i told them about it they didnt really say much. As i started talking about it more they asked me why i really wanted to be in one since the sorority would only be asking me to meet them in weird places at all hours of the night..... <--- that was exactly what my mom said. They dont really know anything about greeks and all they do for the community- as far as my parents go- they just think you drink and party all day and night!! Even though they arent for me rushing 100%, I am still going to go through with it because if i get a bid then they will see how happy i will be and i think that will mean everything to them. As long as they know I am happy then everything should be cool.
When i went to Baylor my freshman year my friend joined the Rugby team and had asked my roommate and I to join too. Well, we needed to fill this form out and since i was still 17, my parents had the sign it. When i took it home to my parents my dad was like "Look, i have been researching a little more about rugby and i really dont think its something for you, therefore im not going to approve you joining the team". I was so upset because i was thinking, for once I am going to get involved in something and he wont let me!! Well, days went by, and my friend who was on the team started showing me all these bruises she got from just practice- and then i started watching rugby games on t.v. and was very glad my dad told me not to join. I wanted to join the team but not because of my love for the sport but just because it was a spur of the moment decision that i didnt really think through. I dance, meaning ballet, jazz, tap, etc. but i dont play rugby or any sports like that. I hate to admit it but im more of a girly girl than an athletic type.
Of course, being already in a sorority and joining the Rugby team are two completely different situations- but what i am trying to say is that your parents are always wanting the best for you and it seems like your dad is afraid that your grades will slip due to your sorority. You are already in the sorority- he should see how much you love it and how happy you are. I agree with previous posters on here- you should just talk to him and get your father to understand that your grades have actually gone up and that you are completely happy with your sorority. If he doesnt understand this then just let it be. Dont sacrifice your happiness just to make him happy. Both of you should be content- so let him see through the exterior in to the interior and hopefully he will support your decision of being greek!
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