Rite of Passage
Rites of passage have played an important role in many cultures for thousands of years. We believe that rites of passage must be relevant and appropriate for each culture, and therefore each culture’s practices will be different. However, there are some universal threads that weave their way through the rites of passage of many cultures. A primary function of any rite of passage is to allow children to choose a new adult identity in their community. ... Rites of passage mark an important transition and community members emphasize the importance of the event for both the individual and the community. Rites of passage in the past would commonly consist of a feat the boy or girl has accomplished.