That's it for Eclipse, but I am just getting started. First, Well said Eclipse!! Second 'To each her freaking own'!!
The question as Soror AKAtude restated is can it be done, and the answer is yes .. what I see here is females trying to debate why we (members and non members alike) feel that it is wrong or better stated not a choice that we feel is the best. So knowing that my initial feeling is do what is best for you and what you can handle, Pledge/MIP (depending on who you talk to it is all the freaking same) if you can, but don't pull down the rest of your line if you can't perform and don't complain about pains ... I feel pregnancy is a serious matter why mix in becoming an AKA woman or joining a BGLO (that includes FRAT- he should be there for his woman). Deal with one thing at a time! And no on is being hypocritical, if you have relations behind closed doors who cares (many people in church lead two lives), but when you produce a child and then GET ON-LINE you make it everyone's business, now people have to tiptoe around you. And no matter if we are talking pledging or MIP, LATE NIGHTS AND UNDUE STRESS ARE INCLUDED IN BOTH!!
And here I go arguing someone else's point but when Soror Discogoddess stated 'especially undergrad' I honestly think she meant students 18 to 21, but if not she will explain that later, but I must admit we don't take in many sorors over the age of 25 in undergrad chapters, not because of any law but because older women rather deal with more seasoned sorors in Graduate chapters. Also if you are pregnant or a new mother, still in college and over 24 then isn't there more important things to do with your time - NOT SAYING AKA is not important, I value my pearls, but that situation just does not fit!!
Lastly, character is weighed heavy in votes so again it goes back to being OUR choice, many call but FEW are chosen!!
Sisterly
LadyAKA
[This message has been edited by LadyAKA (edited August 04, 2000).]
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