Legacy or Not - HBCU CONNECT

sweets from Seattle, VA · Jun 2004

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Digna wrote:
Although I am not greek and I am not a legacy, I had to respond to this thread. I know that most parents would love for their children to follow in their footsteps, I know I would, but we all must follow our own path. My daughter would have all of my love and emotional support, if she choose to join a different sorority. But, I would not be able to finacially support her in her decision. Besides the financial support, I could NEVER imagine looking down on my daughter for her decision (I have heard of cases like this). This was wrote to encourage everyone to choose your own path, just put God first in ALL that you do 8)

No comment....i heard somethin not too far off than that :lol:

· Jun 2004

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Aggie Blues wrote:
Crazy4DST wrote:
Digna wrote:
Although I am not greek and I am not a legacy, I had to respond to this thread. I know that most parents would love for their children to follow in their footsteps, I know I would, but we all must follow our own path. My daughter would have all of my love and emotional support, if she choose to join a different sorority. But, I would not be able to finacially support her in her decision. Besides the financial support, I could NEVER imagine looking down on my daughter for her decision (I have heard of cases like this). This was wrote to encourage everyone to choose your own path, just put God first in ALL that you do 8)
In my opinion that's just like not supporting her at all...That's like sayin' if your daughter marry a white man you won't pay for the wedding because he's white :? but if she marry a black man you will work 2 jobs, hustle and strip on the side just to make sure she has the best day of her life. :arrow:

I dont think it's that extreme :lol: :lol: :lol:

· Jun 2004

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Now that I think about it....paying for this junk myself DOES make me appreciate it more. This is something I worked my a$$ off for, its all mine, and no one can take that from me. My mom told me she was really proud of me for making my own choice and handling the finacial part myself. I'm glad she saw my reasons for choosing my letters. Cuz "Deep in my heart.... I knew from the start...it was the Z phi B..I love it, I love it, I love it!! :lol: "

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Digna · Jun 2004

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^^^ That is exactly why I want my child(ren) to be financially independent...they will be able to appreciate what they earned.

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· Jun 2004

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^^^ Nobody is financially independent in college. There are a select few, but they rarely have the time to get involved with that many activities.

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Digna · Jun 2004

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I am going to make this as simple as possible. Those of you who understood all that I have wrote, thank you for your input 8)

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· Jun 2004

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^^LOL.... ur very welcome.

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Aggie Blues · Jun 2004

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Crazy4DST wrote:
Aggie Blues wrote:
Crazy4DST wrote:
Digna wrote:
Although I am not greek and I am not a legacy, I had to respond to this thread. I know that most parents would love for their children to follow in their footsteps, I know I would, but we all must follow our own path. My daughter would have all of my love and emotional support, if she choose to join a different sorority. But, I would not be able to finacially support her in her decision. Besides the financial support, I could NEVER imagine looking down on my daughter for her decision (I have heard of cases like this). This was wrote to encourage everyone to choose your own path, just put God first in ALL that you do 8)
In my opinion that's just like not supporting her at all...That's like sayin' if your daughter marry a white man you won't pay for the wedding because he's white :? but if she marry a black man you will work 2 jobs, hustle and strip on the side just to make sure she has the best day of her life. :arrow:
I dont think it's that extreme :lol: :lol: :lol:

How is it not "that" extreme? your organization is with you for LIFE (right...let me know if i'm wrong) and ya significant other (wife/hubby is with you for life according to your vows... until death do us part or until that fool get crazy and u gotta let him part early in the game) ohhh ok :arrow: Anywho, that's her opinion...and that my opinion and I'M STICKIN' TO IT!!! Feel free to carry on :arrow:

· Jun 2004

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Mikeyhotj wrote:
My father crossed a GLO and I was looking into pledging the same thing. I really want to get in on my own Merit rather then using his name to "coast in" would it be more wise to go in as a legacy or to just not mention it. How would they know anyways? And If I decided I want to pledge another organization, would that be looked down on for not following my father's path?

They will still know. And please don't believe the hype- being a legacy does not make your process any easier. Depending on what org you're interested in, it may in fact make it harder. Also, your father must be currently active(financial). If he is not, then you can't use the legacy status anyway. I don't see what the big deal is with legacies? I know my daughter(should I have any) will be a legacy because I don't plan on becoming inactive. What matters in the end is not the respect you may or may not get from those who are supposed to be one with you, but moreso what you as an individual contributes (community service and financially) to your respective org. Good luck, follow your heart, and let us know what happens Smile