moms in sororities?
by: Mommy22boys
I'm a transfer and plan on participating in fall recruitment but was wondering if having kids would get me cut. My boys will be living with my parents in OC but may visit sometimes on the weekends. I have always wanted to join a sorority and know I can make the time for my kids, school and Greek life.
Should I mention my kids during recruitment or would it be better to not say anything? I don't want to get cut just because I'm a mom. Are there any other mom's in the sororities?
#1 by: truth
honestly, i don't know of any moms or dads in the greek system here. that should NOT be a factor that gets you cut, but not gonna lie, it might be awkward and you houses may cut you because girls simply don't have much in common with a parent going to school. it's probably better not to hide it either because things will be so much worse if they find out later and have a problem with it.
in my opinion you should concentrate on school and your kids. being Greek is quite a commitment. i know you say you want to be in a sorority but.... sorry.... your priorities changed since you popped out a couple of kids. it's part of the responsibility of being a parent.
Comment#2 by: Mommy22boys
Wow, so rude... Sometimes life happens and unplanned things happen. You mean young parents are not allowed to have a full college experience? Lord help you if something similar was to ever happen to any one of you.
I think it will be no problem for me to balance school, sorority and my children. I defanitely won't bring it up during recruitment though. Sorry not sorry
by: UmmAug 15, 2015 5:09:20 PM
You asked a question and we answered it from our ALREADY affiliated into Greek life opinions. We gave our opinions because we know the extreme amount of commitment a sorority takes. You freaked out when we answered honestly. Also you obviously aren't sure it will be "no problem for [you] to balance school, sorority and your kids" or you wouldn't have even asked this question in the first place.
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by: Mommy22boysAug 16, 2015 9:38:53 AM
@Umm I am absolutely sure it will be no problem to balance all three, it's you who apparently has a problem with it. Sorry boutcha.
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by: drummerAug 14, 2015 10:32:06 PM
by: deltadebMar 1, 2025 7:39:34 PM
She's 23 not 43!! Having kids is not a measure of maturity as they're are so e parents out there in their 39s who are way too immature to be raising kids. You don't stop needing friends or wanting to do girly things once you become a Mom. Trust me one day you will know what I mean.
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#5 by: umm
If you are interested I would just rush. I'm sure not everybody will have the opinion of some of the above posters. Even though you will not have the same experience as an 18 year old you could still have a positive and meaningful involvement in Greek life. Try it out.
#6 by: ...
you absolutely need to mention your kids. we choose girls to be in our sororities because we have a lot in common with them/ lead a similar lifestyle. i think some girls who rush you might even feel betrayed if you join their sorority and then drop the huge news of having a kid.
by: Mommy22boysAug 16, 2015 9:42:18 AM
At my last school I just said I had a long distance bf when family stuff came up. That worked fine. I really no longer feel that my kids are any of their business any more. Ignorance will be bliss for my sorority. :-)
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by: WtfAug 18, 2015 10:26:52 PM
while i do agree that everyone should get a chance at the college experience you chose a different lifestyle for yourself when you had your kids. not saying there is anything wrong with that at all, im just saying that as im speaking from my affiliated, four years in a sorority perspective. i just dont believe that you would find much in common with these other girls. you brought up girls who lie during rush about things like money and popularity status, which are both very frivolous and dumb lies. it really doesnt impress people but if a girl lies about that during rush, so be it. lying about two lives who should be your first priority shows that you are shameful and is much of a bigger and more decietful lie than lying about how many friends you had in high school.
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by: deltadebMar 1, 2025 7:43:56 PM
It's more so that she is starting off a relationship with the house in a lie and that's the part that really should be the issue here. That's totally wrong. Why would you want to lie to all these women whom you are asking to bond with you? You are betraying the bond before you ever even begin in based on a bold faced lie.
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by: Mommy22boysAug 18, 2015 8:21:55 AM
I'm not 22, I'm a bit younger than that. My nickname, 'Mommy22boys,' should be read as 'Mommy to two boys' but I was being lazy when I typed it in lol
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by: --Aug 18, 2015 4:16:06 PM
Ok. They give bids to transfers who are 20 so if you are 20 you will have a fair shot. 21 is probably in the clear too.
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by: deltadebMar 1, 2025 7:48:05 PM
It happens especially if numbers are low. When did 22 become so much older than 18? Trust me when I say there is honestly no difference between 45 and 49 when you get to be my age so I guess I just forgot how much growing up you all have to do to see that.
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by: Mommy22boysAug 19, 2015 1:37:33 PM
by: it doesn't matterAug 22, 2015 9:44:42 AM
she already said that she's going to lie about her kids during recruitment, have you read any of the earlier posts? and what's your house going to do, expel her when the truth comes out once she is an active? that would never fly in my sorority..
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by: yaAug 12, 2015 11:53:35 PM
i agree with what the above person says. i just dont think you can find the time. i also agree that you might get cut because girls wont find that they have this in common with you and having kids is quite a lifestyle.
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