But what happens...
What happens if he just says no? That to me, is the answer to the question.
If one has to be taught to value a clean house, and therefore your group's image, I would argue that you aren't selecting the right people. There are other, less demeaning, ways to teach New Members the importance of maintaining a great image. And why aren't the brothers expected to do the same? Is it not their responsibility to take care of the house as well. There is just no reason why this is a New Member responsibility versus a brother's responsibility.
Not to get personal but I HATE cleaning my house-- and I resent my husband when he does not help me-- AND I LOVE THE MAN. I cannot imagine that cleaning the house really gives most of these people a great feeling of "brotherhood".
Finally-- I am sure fraternity policies don't spefically list ALOT of things. "Gee-- it didn't say we could leave the pledges tied to this flag pole naked in the policies so that must mean its ok!" so I wouldn't be using that as a crutch to justify anything.
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