outside perspective
by: cluelessmom
Hello ladies,
I have been frequenting this discussion board for a few days now. Let me say first, I was never in a sorority and the Greek/sorority system is still somewhat of a mystery to me.
My daughter when through rush at Mizzou and ended up with two houses that wanted her and she wanted. She would have been happy with both but got the one that she thought she wanted the most. She is over the moon!
As an outsider, all I can say is that the women who managed recruitment and rush week were awesome! My daughter had a blast and was very appreciative of all the hard work that went into making it a very memorable event. She was stressed and emotional the latter part of the week and broken hearted for those girls who got the call informing them they had no pref's or bids. BUT she knew going into this process that it was going to be stressful, emotional and risky.
Some on this board don't appreciate the parent comments but I felt I needed to perhaps let you know that in spite of my daughter being a strong, independent young woman, the fact of the matter is she is states way from where she grew up, just recently turned 18 and in spite of being in college, she has a lot to learn about being on her own. Please allow us parents to indulge our children for maybe one semester until they get their bearings in college.
And lastly, thank you very much to the ladies who epitomize the wonderful sisterhood and compassion that drew my daughter to sorority life in the first place.
#1 by: another mom
My daughter also got the house that she wanted. I am happy for her. But, after seeing the posts on this website I am so disenchanted with the system. I know the bullies on here are a small minority but you are giving the whole system a bad rap. I certainly hope that my daughter does not read this. I am just flabbergasted at the comments on here. Beauty is skin deep, and it can be gone in a second. Stop judging girls on their looks. It is wrong, it is destructive, and not very becoming.
Commentby: LuvAug 21, 2013 10:48:26 PM
Love that the mom is a complete hypocrite. Don't preach judging a book by its cover if you're going to turn around and point fingers at a silly comment. Pathetic. This site has gone so downhill since SK and the "moms" joined.
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#3 by: alum
Really?
Your parents should be proud of you. But don't tell me you don't talk to your parents about your life, or that they have never been on this site, because you DON't KNOW THAT. It's anonymous remember? It's obvious that you are a wonderful young women BECAUSE your parents cared! Do you think belittling another parent would make them proud? Somehow, I doubt that. Keep up the good work, and remember you are who you are because of your parents.
AND some parents were and ARE part of the Greek System and are shocked at some of the things being said. My sorority would NEVER put down another. It only makes you look bad and isn't classy. Our Founders created it for women to support each other and I'm quite certain others have the same ideals. Let's strive to be good Sisters!
#4 by: Really?
My mother was part of the Greek system, as were my two sisters and one brother. I give my parents all the credit in the world for raising responsible, successful and independent-minded children (I am the youngest). But I assure you my mother would also think you are loony for being obsessed with a college website. She has neither the time nor the interest. And YOU should remember that we are who we are either BECAUSE of our parents or IN SPITE OF our parents. Any Psych 101 student knows that. My guess is that if your daughter emerges from this experience called college as a self-sufficient and contributing member of society, it just might be in spite of her mother. Truly, why don't you get a job or something?
#5 by: notamom
#6 by: PiGal
You are absolutely correct. There's nothing college kids want more than their parents trolling a Greek life website. We REALLY care what they have to say and we enjoy getting and inside look at how they can't let go of their precious little darlings. It kinda pus the funk in dysfunctional. Quite entertaining.
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by: momfor3muAug 21, 2013 6:07:23 PM
Your mother must be so proud of you.
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