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Hazing
I would just like to get some of your thoughts on hazing. I think there are many schools of thought on hazing. When most people think of hazing they think of vile and exertive predicaments, but in some cases there are things that are considered hazing that aren't all that bad.
Whenever I pledged I went into it with three rules that I would not allow anyone to break. These were rules that I figured if I had to go through with to get into the fraternity it would comprimise my integrity as an individual. I was fortunate enough that these rules were not infringed upon or even came into question. I was just wondering if this was a universal feeling.
I have seen some great arguments against hazing and I do agree with them, but I also see some benefits with hazing (in small doses). I think that hazing makes an individual stronger and a pledge class stronger. I think hazing isn't needed if you're a chapter with large numbers and comfortable environment where problems are non-existent. But if you're a chapter that must deal with problems nearly every semester when nothing flies as smoothly as is planned, then hazing may be necessary in the pledge process. It's a good way to cull the chaff from the wheat. I think that if a pledge is willing to endure some stress as a pledge then they will be more likely to combat the stresses that struggling chapters face on a day to day basis instead of bailing on the chapter. I know that I my chapter has faced critical points where the fate of the chapter was in our hands and if being hazed would have made us better prepared for it then I would have totally been up to the challenge.
Maybe I'm talking out my ass, but I was just wanting to get some views on it from some of you guys. Now, when I referred to hazing I was speaking about minimal mental challenges as opposed to back road drop off, paddlings, or any unnecessary excessive battering. Now, I don't really condone hazing, but I'm not against it either. If anything this will all create a good topic to discuss.
Kool Aid Man
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