<p>it is often the mean girl thing, just more organized</p>
<p>uh huh, and who is going to admit they treated pledges badly....even though we know it happens</p>
<p>the greek code of silence</p>
<p>Interesting points of view!
I liked the comments made by "riparian" {Pg.1} quote: "By showering the new kids with "manufactured" friendship (in son's case this included playing several games of touch football, inviting him to a barbecue, taking him out for a steak dinner, bringing him to the coast) they create an impression that frat membership is necessary to have fun and make friends." </p>
<p>It seems almost like a 'courtship' to me and I was thankful that my freshman daughter decided against pledging, at least for this quarter and possibly the schoolyear!
She told us that she was having more fun getting to know and making friends with the girls in her Hall and that she didn't feel she would have time for any extra activities other than what is already on her plate.
Her Health Sciences group volunteers in the community once-twice a month and she is also joining "Circle K" to further her HS Key Club involvement.</p>
<p>She also said it was more "fun" to just attend the sorority/frat parties without actually being a "member"! ;-)</p>