Coming out Greek

[SnuKnight172]

When I rushed I got the "why are you doing that you should concentrate on school" from my Dad. My Mom was cool with it she didn't have any problems or concerns. My Grandparents were a little concerned as well. I guess everyone was concerened about the partying, drinking, etc.... My Grandfather went as far as to say "you are already Greek (by blood) why join a fake Greek group."

All of the critisism stopped when they realized there was a philanthropical side to being Greek. My Dad actually hired some of my Bros and they were the best employees he has ever had. He still calls asking for phone numbers of guys looking for jobs.

My Grandparents became cool with it when they meet my wife (girlfriend at the time) who was an Aphi.

To add to my Dad's approval, he coaches a traveling men's baseball team and 50% of his players are from the Fraternity. He also plays in the chapter's golf tourney every year.

My family was so supportive come time for my sister to go to school (my Senior year) they wanted to make sure she rushed. She is now an Aphi. The only thing that concerns them about her is the Spring Breaks in Mexico..

You just have to get everyone over the initial shock and stand your ground. You joined a worldclass organization and they will see that in a short amount of time.

[jennie3576]

Neither of my parents went to college - I was the first. My dad never had an opinion about it, but I don't think he understood it. My mom was completely against it because she saw her friend's 2 daughters have really negative experiences. But I told them before I rushed that I wanted to do it. My dad, like I said, never had an opinon. My mom opposed it, but figured I'd do it anyway. Once I brought my mom to campus to meet my new sisters, she got it! And dad got it when he met my husband (obviuosly boyfriend back then!). He said "thank god you joined that group with the funny letters - so you could go to a party for another group with funny letters to meet him!"