I don't think anyone here is disagreeing on what hazing is: official or unofficial, mental or physical, pledge or member. But, if this kid did it on his own (pledge or brother), with no pressure or force, then there is no issue here.
All it is, is a dad who disagrees with his sons choice. My parents couldn't belive that I got a few Beta tats on my body, but now they see it as a way I express my dedication to my fraternity. I don't regret it and neither do my parents, and its been 8 years.
If the state were to call a hazing suit against my chapter because I got letters painted on my body (or I branded myself for that matter), I'd go Waco on them in court, because that would be completely ludicris. I question hazing laws.....
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