bucutie02--Ask your parents why they feel the way the do about Greek Life. Did they have poor experiences with Greeks in college? Are they basing their opinions on the media? Ask them if they've had any experience with Greeks at your school. Greek life can be like night and day at different schools.
"If i were to get in to one, i dont think i would change and become a wild girl."
Most likely you're right. Ask your parents if they're concerned that you will change, or that they just don't want you to be around "wild" people. If they're concerned that you'll change; ask for examples of you doing this in the past. If you hadn't, then why do thy feel that way?
"Even though i still want to rush, my parents opinion matters me to a lot, and i dont want to be involved in something they dont approve of."
There is nothing wrong with caring about your parents opinion. But rushing doesn't mean that you have to join a sorority. You could decide on your own that the Greek life at your school is not what you want to be a part of.
I suggest rushing and deciding on your own if it's what you want. If it is what you want, you can then discuss with your parents any concerns that you or they may have. Once you meet some members you'll have specific examples to counter their negative opinions. Also, if you decide to join, the members or chapter advisors can talk things over with your parents.
Check with the Greek Life office at your campus and see if they have any informational pamphlets for parents.
Good Luck!
p.s. I know that this topic has come up quite often on these boards. Do a few searches and you should be able to find quite a bit of advise.
