Joining a Fraternity: What My Son Needs to Think About First

As the parent of a college-bound son who will be deciding whether or not to join a fraternity in the next few months, here are some issues I hope to raise, or re-visit, with him before he embarks on his college experience. (These are matters that are applicable to both males and females, who may be joining any number of activities beginning in adolescence.)

1. Think about your personal boundaries when it comes to pranks, “traditions,” and so-called bonding activities. 

2. How do you intend...