Parents? Grinding? Awkward.

By Gabe Taylor

Friday nights in college are acknowledged for their booze, dancing, socializing, partying and... moms? Students had the opportunity to witness all of these elements together firsthand.

At a recent frat party, a sorority mother-daughter weekend grabbed the attention of many attendees. In one corner, a mom and her daughter stood at the bar, awaiting the delivery of their drinks. Later, another mom stood by her daughter, both wearing what appeared to be sailor hats, laughing and socializing with those around them.

I've never seen anything wrong with a little family bonding, but when and where should play a roll in the final decision.

First off, I would love to delve into the thought process of a parent who truly believes that attending a frat party with her daughter is an intelligent choice.

Now here's a reality check: these parents' glory days are so far in the past, they might as well have blacked out.

I understand that certain parents are stuck on reliving their prime through the lives of their children, which is acceptable considering no one wants to grow up -- just ask Peter Pan. But, being a parent flailing their arms and yelling at the refs on the sideline of a soccer game is a completely different story than being offered shots by a frat boy, alongside their daughter.

Secondly, why would a daughter even want to party with her mom in that setting? Let me make this clear: there is a large difference between drinking at a college party and drinking with your parents at a family friends' dinner party, or even a wedding reception. But motherly bonding time should not be mixed with jungle juice, college students and freak dancing to blaring music. I can only picture the conversations that went on: "Mom, I'll be right back. It's just I think this one guy's really into me so I really, really want to go grind on him on that stage over there."

All I could envision was this little exchange ending with vomit landing right on the mother's "going out" outfit. I'm not saying this sequence of events actually took place, but the concept of this is at almost every college party.

I'll admit, these moms making a guest appearance at a party provided me with entertainment. In fact, at one point during the night, a friend of mine jokingly offered one of the moms a drink. Although he expected her to turn it down, she instantly replied that she would love one. It reminded me of the scene involving Stiffler's mom in "American Pie."

There is a common saying that there is a time and a place for everything. And on a Friday night, with the location being a fraternity, moms should be turned down at the door.