you dont chose your family.most people dont have that opportunity. you go with where your immediate family is first.for me,i was born and raised in brooklyn.but my family was 'fourteenth street' on the lower east side.we were close to 'the baker' and his older brother.i knew guys that were in all families,but you dont make that decision based on the reputation of a crew/family. some times you dont even get to make a choice.but im talking forty years ago.today,i guess you can choose,but its not done like that,your not a basketball recruit chosing a college.when your 'claimed' your claimed.its 'ironclad'. there is no changing with out permission.