What would you do if your daughter....

[PrettyGirl03]

I have a sister whom I tried to promote AKA to, but knowing her personality and the way she identifies herself (her mother is Hispanic; our father is black), I now feel AKA isn't the best option for her, and she should pursue a multi-cultural organization.

I don't want to be a parent that pushes my choices of what organization to join on her kids. I hope they would come to that decision on their own...just like I did. Thankfully, my mother isn't in a sorority, so I didn't have that heavy weight to join something while growing up.

[skisweeet]

PrettyGirl03 ...I think you are correct. I know a guy who says if his son pledges anything but...he won't pay for it. I love being an AKA, there is absolutely nothing else that could ever EVER be for me, & although I became an AKA years and years after I wanted to become one...(because I was a child when I first decided)....if my family had forced me to be something else that would have been horrible.... I don't have anything against other groups, but God gives everyone characteristics that make them unique, and the characteristics God gave me, fit with AKA. If I have a daughter, I will support whatever gifts God gives her, and if that makes her a Happy Delta then I will support my child in that, as well as other positive things she might want to do. But I hope that she would want to be an AKA. One thing is, I would not push it. I would show her by example what being a lady is. For me that is living without drama. For her, that might be what an AKA represents. But at the same time, all of us are not identical. Each chapter is different too. So she has to find where she fits, and where she is ultimately happy and able to make a positive difference with the gifts God gave her.

[PrettyBoy]

I'm not trying to intrude on this AKA chat, but I couldn't help but get in on the conversation . My dad is an Alpha. Both my brother and I pledged Kappa. My dad didn't pay for it. For the most part he was disappointed but was cool about it. He said as long as we didn't pledge XYZ fraternity .

[CountryGurl]

Originally Posted by skisweeet

PrettyGirl03 ...I think you are correct. I know a guy who says if his son pledges anything but...he won't pay for it. I love being an AKA, there is absolutely nothing else that could ever EVER be for me, & although I became an AKA years and years after I wanted to become one...(because I was a child when I first decided)....if my family had forced me to be something else that would have been horrible.... I don't have anything against other groups, but God gives everyone characteristics that make them unique, and the characteristics God gave me, fit with AKA. If I have a daughter, I will support whatever gifts God gives her, and if that makes her a Happy Delta then I will support my child in that, as well as other positive things she might want to do. But I hope that she would want to be an AKA. One thing is, I would not push it. I would show her by example what being a lady is. For me that is living without drama. For her, that might be what an AKA represents. But at the same time, all of us are not identical. Each chapter is different too. So she has to find where she fits, and where she is ultimately happy and able to make a positive difference with the gifts God gave her.

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[AKA2D '91]

Originally Posted by CountryGurl

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I believe that's enough. However, if skisweet does not comply or continues to post giving us enough information where we can deduce that she is NOT a legitimate member of our sorority, she shall be IGNORED. It's simple as that. We've had these guidelines on GC for YEARS. You mean to tell me that these lurkers/observers STILL do not know to introduce themselves OR put their information in their signature? I mean it's all pink and green. Why not let us know where you came in? or your current chapter? LMAO!


The name alone is... awwww shucks, nevermind!

[DSTCHAOS]

AKA2D'91 is a meanie.

My daughter will pay for whatever organization she joins. Even Delta. I would love for it to be Delta. But I know she'll work for the community whether she's a Delta or not in any sorority at all.

That girl in that photo is so pretty and adorable. Unfortunately, those are the types of children who sometimes end up becoming something other than what their parents are. You drill XYZ in them all their lives to the point of having them taking pics with the handsign or wearing "future XYZ" outfits. They become so disgusted with the whole thing and don't want any part of XYZ when they get grown.

[RitaMae1908]

Originally Posted by SKEEphistAKAte

Ummm this little girl right here-------->...will NOT be pledging any other sorority. And that is the end of that!



Because we are "connected at the hip" she is exposed to our organization alot. And if she did one day happen to lose her mind and join another organization I would look something like this: . I definitely wouldn't pay for it and I am not going to lie, I would be salty for a LONG time. I would rather her not join a sorority at all than to join one other than AKA. I wouldn't stop talking to her or anything crazy like that, but I would be upset for a minute.

I think this is a great topic! And honeychild (above) is too cute. I did peep the pearl earrings too. Because I'm still a neo and no one in my immediate family is greek this is my 4 year olds first exposure to greek life. She wears pink a lot, but heck she's a girlie girl so she just likes pink. I'm almost weary of putting her in the "Jr. AKA" Nalia because I wouldn't want her to get burned out on the idea. If she wears pink and green all of her life, then what fun would it be to gain membership and then wear the colors?? Just my take on it. She does ask questions though and of course most little girls want to be just like mommy so I try to answer her inquiries in a way that her young mind will understand. She knows that she must be respectful, get good grades, and attend a college or university if she has an aspirations of joining this great sorority. I bought her a book for Easter called "My Mommy is an AKA". You can find it at as well as "My Dad is an Alpha" and "My Mommy is a Delta" at: http://greek4life.stores.yahoo.net/childrensbooks.html.
*** Note: The vendor is a Soror***

Ultimately it will be her decision as to what organization she wants to join, and that's only if she wants to join one at all. I would support her in what ever choice she makes... but I'm not frontin' the GREEN and unless she's tickled PINK!

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

My daughter will pay for whatever organization she joins. Even Delta. I would love for it to be Delta. But I know she'll work for the community whether she's a Delta or not in any sorority at all.

I do not have any children, but should I have a daughter of course I would want her to be a soror, but like other GC'ers have said about forcing them...that is not my plan. I would hate for her to join and resent the org because she felt like she had to be an AKA. Exposure......oh heck yeah! But at the end of the day she is going to have to decided which sorority (if any) she would like to belong to. Also, I paid my own way by pinching pennies. I am not saying I will not assist, but sororities are not mandatory! Books, food, clothing, ect. are.

[SummerChild]

Don't have kids but if I had a daughter, I'd want her to be a Soror. Now, no matter what she wants to do, she WILL pay for it herself. If I can do it, I hope that I will raise her to be the kind of young woman that can do it on her own too.

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[firecracker08]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

My daughter will pay for whatever organization she joins.

What a great way to impress upon her the financial responsibilities!

[Dst4lyfe]

Id be mad lol but my sister brought me up this way when wuz 8 my motto was when i grow up i will walk under the crinsom and cream unbrellawuz a del teen through out my middle and high school year and all the . i members became my soror's we would do our stroll through out every were and i want my daughter to be apart of our legcy. even though we have 2 aunts that were aka's and a cussion. we want the gurl in out family to see the Skeee Weeee lightour the OOO--OOPP light but if she pleages anything outside of that we will have some problems there will be no zetas or anthing else in my house lol

[pinkies up]

Originally Posted by Dst4lyfe

Id be mad lol but my sister brought me up this way when wuz 8 my motto was when i grow up i will walk under the crinsom and cream unbrellawuz a del teen through out my middle and high school year and all the . i members became my soror's we would do our stroll through out every were and i want my daughter to be apart of our legcy. even though we have 2 aunts that were aka's and a cussion. we want the gurl in out family to see the Skeee Weeee lightour the OOO--OOPP light but if she pleages anything outside of that we will have some problems there will be no zetas or anthing else in my house lol

Where the hell did this Troll come from????
Also, please don't insult my sistergreeks with claiming Delta Sigma Theta and using that kind of incorrect grammar. Oh, and I would like for you to never, ever, use the colors of my sorority or the call for your foolishness. Thank you. This is all. (I'm not going to go off on you. CT4 ,Redefined Diva, and AKA Monet will do all of that for me.)

[jitterbug13]

I guess I sent her over here since she tried to start a simular thread on DST Drive. Looks like the grammar and the misspellings have gotten worst.

[AKA_Monet]

I didn't understand a word she said. I am so confused as to what she said. I don't think she's a card carrying member of any sorority. If she was, she would state her location, year and who accepted her into their chapter. And it is my understanding that the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. do not play and will post names quickly on their suspension/expulsion board.

[IncontRHOllable]

Originally Posted by Dst4lyfe

Id be mad lol but my sister brought me up this way when wuz 8 my motto was when i grow up i will walk under the crinsom and cream unbrellawuz a del teen through out my middle and high school year and all the . i members became my soror's we would do our stroll through out every were and i want my daughter to be apart of our legcy. even though we have 2 aunts that were aka's and a cussion. we want the gurl in out family to see the Skeee Weeee lightour the OOO--OOPP light but if she pleages anything outside of that we will have some problems there will be no zetas or anthing else in my house lol