Hazing Works!

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by lauradav
I'd like to know why you think hazing works. What does reciting the greek alphabet while holding a burning match teach someone about sisterhood, brotherhood or tradition? What does swiming blindfolded with your hands tied behind your back in the middle of the night in the ocean teach you about how to be a leader and a good member? Does the death or near death of a pledge cause a pledge close to become closer to one another? Probably, but it doesn't teach them anything about how people like to be treated, the history of our organizations or the role they play in the future of the Greek community.

Yes, there are some activities that are hazing under the definition b/c you have too go a little to far in what you prohibit to prevent people getting around the rules, but hazing is illegal for a reason. There are a lot of organizations in our community that have built up very successful new member programs that do not include hazing and are still turning out members who care about their organizations, know their history and want to play a role in their future.

Well said!