I don't see legacy status as a benefit, but an honor. Mom might feel it's a benefit, or a right, but collegians choose new members, whether legacies or not.
The honor comes from following footsteps, sharing additional bonds, knowing there's a lineage. It's internal, not a badge in itself.
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