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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is your son so turned off by frats, OP?  Is he a timid kid?  Is he afraid that he'll rush and not get a bid?  Is he popular in high school?[/quote]

I'm not sure what his reasons are.   He said he isn't interested and I am just glad.   The reasons I, as his mom, don't want Greek life--well mostly because of what happened at VCU a few weeks ago.   And what happened at WVU with Nolan Burch.   And what happens with at least a few college students every year.   The excess drinking to the point of death.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTOnrwIQGYY
This is a link to a documentary called "Breathe Nolan Breath."   It's about Nolan Burch and I've posted it on here before.

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OP, I'm not the PP you were responding to, that was over the top.  My thoughts are I wouldn't let a large greek contingent at a large school discourage you from a school your child REALLY likes, at a large school there is a multitude of things to participate in beyond the greek system, to make it a deal breaker might be a bit much, MIT has a 45% greek rate with 25 fraternities and 6 sororities, would your child not go there?  Additionally, unless he get's a job or has a really large allowance there's no way to join a fraternity without your endorsement.  If they aren't interested in the culture and parties than there is a club for almost anything and everything on a major campus.  The fit, feel and vibe are the key in my opinion.[/quote]

I see nothing "over the top" about not wanting my child to drink himself to death to impress "friends."

That being said, I'm not refusing to allow my kid to a school with a huge Greek presence, or to pledge a fraternity if he wants to.   HE is the one who doesn't want it, and I see no reason to push him into it.

My child is not getting into MIT, so that isn't even a consideration.[/quote]

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