Telling the 'rents...

Gusteau · #1 07-28-2009, 05:34 PM

Though I recommend that you take a look at the other threads, I will say that one of my pledge brothers did not tell his parents about it and I think he regrets it now. His father is a member of an NPHC fraternity and both of his parents thought it would be better for him to wait until after his freshman year to join a fraternity (and presumably his father's) Now it's gotten to a point where he dosen't know how to tell them that he's been lying to them for all this time. The longer he waits the worse it gets.

Senusret I · #2 07-28-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gusteau

Though I recommend that you take a look at the other threads, I will say that one of my pledge brothers did not tell his parents about it and I think he regrets it now. His father is a member of an NPHC fraternity and both of his parents thought it would be better for him to wait until after his freshman year to join a fraternity (and presumably his father's) Now it's gotten to a point where he dosen't know how to tell them that he's been lying to them for all this time. The longer he waits the worse it gets.

Wow. So many things.

KSUViolet06 · #3 07-28-2009, 06:05 PM

Just an FYI: I would not suggest lying to your parents or witholding the fact that you've joined until later on.

They are alot less likely to approve after you've lied to them about it.

court4short · #4 07-28-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Just an FYI: I would not suggest lying to your parents or witholding the fact that you've joined until later on.

They are alot less likely to approve after you've lied to them about it.

I have to agree here. If you hide it from them, it only makes it seem more conspicuous. Their mindset about Greek life might become even worse if it's something you hide from them and make it even more sketchy. Ya dig?

PiKA2001 · #5 07-28-2009, 08:38 PM

Is going greek really that big of a deal to some parents? I'm assuming you're 18 so just tell mom and dad you knocked a 32 year old divorcee up or that you're gay. Give them a week to stew on that then tell them you're joking and let the real cat out of the bag. Might put some things in perspective to them.

33girl · #6 07-28-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PiKA2001

Is going greek really that big of a deal to some parents? I'm assuming you're 18 so just tell mom and dad you knocked a 32 year old divorcee up or that you're gay. Give them a week to stew on that then tell them you're joking and let the real cat out of the bag. Might put some things in perspective to them.

ha ha, I was thinking the same thing.

KSUViolet06 · #7 07-28-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

ha ha, I was thinking the same thing.

Daughter: Mom and Dad, I have some bad news. I'm pregnant and dropping out of school.

Parents: Are you serious?! Have you lost your mind?

Daughter: No, but I did sign up for sorority recruitment next month.

Parents: Oh, um. ok. [sigh of relief]

Gusteau · #8 07-28-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Wow. So many things.

I probably should have mentioned that we're both still undergraduates because I did make it seem like its been a decade of lies or something. Regardless, the bottom line is that it's a situation that only gets worse the longer you wait. It's not advisable to leave your parents out of a lifetime commitment.

Senusret I · #9 07-29-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gusteau

I probably should have mentioned that we're both still undergraduates because I did make it seem like its been a decade of lies or something. Regardless, the bottom line is that it's a situation that only gets worse the longer you wait. It's not advisable to leave your parents out of a lifetime commitment.

No, you didn't make it seem that way. I knew you were an undergrad.

It's pretty shameful anyway.