Do you approve of Fraternities and Sororities?

Well I joined a Sorority in college and it was the best thing. We were not like other sororities. We didn't do hazing. Sigma Phi Lambda is the name of my sorority, we are a inter-demoniational christian sorority. We had parties and social gatherings, trips around the sounding areas for our semesterly service project. It was a social/communtive service sorority. I had so much fun in college and my sorority and I have made some of my best friends there. I learned alot about myself during my time as an active member(Im classfied and alumni now since I've graduated). I would let my child join a frat or a sorority. I would try to convice them to look into ones that are like my sorority. Social/ Service.

My mom is a part of a well known and respected sorority in college. During their days, there was hazing for their brother fraternity but not as senseless as the ones we have now. In their day sororities focused on fundraisers and other great projects. Unlike now, all they think of is getting back at their rival groups. Such senseless killings have already happened.

Hi, jazel I could only hope that my children would have the sense to choose a respectable fraternity or sorority. They are not all bad, really. Like your husband's frat, they can help their bro/sis survive their studies, instill strength and loyalty and help them in their professional lives. My brother is also a member of a reputable fraternity which I know has helped him a lot. I have friends who also belong to different frats/sororities but they are all ok. Although I find it a bit corny when they do their frat/soro thing like the taps on the back Take care!

i don't approve any fraternities neither sororities... if there is unity and all why should one suffer from initiations, hazing, and all that stuff... i don't think that there are benefits in joining fraternities/sororities because in the first place they've already lose a lot... the benefits being mentioned won't really be enough if lives are already the risk... :(

Fraternities and sororities were kind of groups that promotes brotherhood and well-being of their members. though, there might be some form of test, as part of the acceptance ceremony of a neophyte - it does not amount to hazing..its more of a psychological warfare that you must conquer your own fear of the unknown. any fraternities or sororities that conducts initiations which demeans the dignity and personality of the recruits is condemned. they're the ones who gives fraternities and sororities a bad name - these we call as "power hungry" people. no matter how good the intentions was - if they let neophytes undergo hazing - they just continue to stoke the cycle of revenge inside the brotherhood. and whether they consider themselves honorable and respectable - yet during the acceptance ceremony of the neophytes - they themselves will literally swing the "paddle" to accept them in the brotherhood - then they lost that respect for themselves and for whatever their organizations stands - for at the end of the day - we can sum it all as, "savagery." and if that fraternity brother or sister will take your place in the "gallow," (which might be the case sometimes...) then by all means...join in. But if "its only for their own self-interest" ..oh, please spare yourself the pain and psychological setback - hearing from them that you're not up to it!

definitely no, fraternities and sorceries will take everything you have and give you what you can use for a limited number of time, they will never prolong your life but cut your life short after they have given you some wealth and then you came crashing down suddenly when you cannot cope with the demands

Well, I've always known that having fraternities when you're older is beneficial. The social network is vast, and there could be lots of opportunities out there. But, I also believe that most of the people who join in these groups are those who don't really have huge self-esteems. I think it depends. If it's vital for you to have many networks, if your field of profession requires that, then so be it. But if it's not really a big frat or sorority house and is only there for display and in order to be called 'cool' then I'd say grow your own spine!

Hi, jazel_juan. I don't want my children to become involved in clubs as this. I cant stop them because they are grown. They can make their own decisions and I can't get in the way of them making this choice. I am very skeptical about joining a fraternity club. There seems to always be some kind of mess that gets messy as time progresses. It is just too many truth and dares. One who wants to become involved with one, should just be very careful and alert.

It depends on what is the frat/sor that you are going to indulged. There are frats that have reputations of being a street fighter or a mob. There are also frats that have professional members on it. I think in your case, your hubby was involved with the latter. I can't say it because you didn't mention the name of the said fraternity but that's what I thought.

Hi! friends. Fraternities and Soroties may happen but it is common disease.So accepting like you did is very courageous show.

Leadership! I think that is basically what everybody aims for when they joins sororities or fraternities..Aside from gaining a feeling of being "belong". There are of course hardships and obstacles that a neophyte is opt to surpass.This excercise makes our children a tougher and better person.These trains our sons and daughters to know the word "responsibility" which they will surely cherish when they grow old. You're asking if I would let my kids join these group? I will leave the decision onto their own hands. I hate the feeling of individuality or playing safe in the center. I believe that everybody shoud take a stand in every issues of our society becoz I believe the center cannot hold..