Getting your parents to support you joining a GLO

[Ocalagirl]

I know this isn't help, but I am sort of going through the same thing with my mom. She was very supportive of me rushing last year, though she wasn't huge on the idea she still supported me doing it. After knowing her feeling on last year and after I was cut, I waited until like two or three weeks ago to tell her I was rushing again. This time I got "No you are not." When I pointed out I was twenty years old and if I wanted to I was going to do, she replied "well I am not paying for it this year." She thinks that if she says she won't pay for it I won't do it, because she knows I am somewhat spoiled and know they pay for everything so that would mean me getting a job to pay my dues if I do get in this year. Although my aunt is a Delta Zeta and practically all my neighbors are Greek, that doesn't help my point at all. Plus the Depaw thing really didn't help my case AT ALL. She thinks its a superficial joke and a waste of time. I don't really know what to do about it or how to show its not and great things can come from being in a sorority.
<Sorry for hijack, but was sort of wondering the same thing>

[FSUZeta]

some things that joining a sorority did for me:

while in college: a support system when i needed a hug or help studying for
an exam

sisters to applaude my successes and sometimes get on my
case when i needed it

sisters to look out for my well-being and best interests

a safe,secure place to live on campus

3 well-balanced meals a day

leadership opportunities on a large campus

opportunity to serve the community thru service events

fun sisterhood events, socials and formals

after college: alumnae chapters in the towns where i lived that helped me
find schools, babysitters, doctors, dentists, lawyers,
churches,

networking for jobs,

friends in new places

leadership opportunities, advisor opportunities for the college
chapter

intro to junior league

friendships with women in other sororities

opportunity to serve the community thru service events

sisters who live in the town where my daughter attends college
who will do anything for my daughter if she needs them

[AOE2AlphaPhi]

I sent my mom pictures of my sisters and me doing philanthropy activities, community service and sisterhoods. As soon as she saw that it was more than just partying, she got a lot more receptive.

[1908Revelations]

I didn't have to try and gain support, I told my parents I wanted to join AKA (a long time ago) and they said great!

Let your parents see the national website and/or chapter website. Of course like the other people have said tell them the positives and the notable members. After a while they will likely warm up to it, especailly since you are a member for life!