Delt,
I understand and respect your views on this topic - however, I disagree with them.
I do not have any children, maybe I will feel differently when I do, but if my son were to go get Beta tattoos, such as his father did, I'd probably pay for them. If he were to get a Beta brand, I'd be there to hold his hand.
Whether or not the parents are funding this kids college, they still have to let him grow up and make his own decisions.
If my parents funded my college (which they didn't) and they were to hold that money over my head, I'd have told them to get bent.
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Originally posted by DeltAlum
I'm not sure your first point is true. Organizations can choose not to allow smokers...and other things. If Sigma Chi decides that "branded" people are an embarassement or whatever, isn't that their decision?
Second, as a father of a college age son, I might caution you about your cake hole as well. IF the family is supporting the son financially (I don't know if that's the case here), I think they have at least some say in how he acts. If a student has reached his/her majority and is totally supporting her/himself, I think there is an argument that they are pretty much free to do whatever they want. However, it is my impression that "most" students get at least some (and often substantial) support from parents.
If that's the case, I think the parent has the right to expect some level of cooperation. The other side of the coin is for the parents to discontinue that aid.
I mean, fair is fair -- if you expect help from your parents, you should meet them halfway.
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