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From Girlhood to Womanhood: Are We There Yet?
Feature Editor:
Diana Pelaez, 15
Massachusetts
Growing up is hard for everyone. Adults give us liberties and rules that clash with each other. We often feel ignored or told what to do, or both, which can leave us confused about where we stand in society. One way to help deal with the challenge of growing up is through a rite of passage, a celebration that symbolizes the transition from girlhood into womanhood. You may already know a ritual that you go through in your culture or you may want to create your own.
When do you become a woman? Is it when you get your period, your driver's license, or the right to vote? Teen Voices looks at the many different ways to acknowledge you have grown up.
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Women's Rites |
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Entering the Adult World |
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It's about time someone noticed you're growing up, right? Find out how girls around the world celebrate becoming women.
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Grow up! Whether it's a religious ceremony or your first period, acknowledging the changes in your body and your life is important.
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Have you gone through a coming-of-age ritual? How did it make you feel?
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Guidance for Grownups
Go to our new Guidance for Grownups section for special activities and tips on this feature!
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Happy Birthday!
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Coming-of-Age
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Find the Right Rite
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It's your birthday—time to party! Or not. The ups and downs of blowing out more candles each year.
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Preethi Fernandez shares "the most important day in my life as a teenager"—getting her driver's permit. And, why are you allowed to drive before you can vote? Check out what makes you legally an adult.
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Don't have a tradition to mark your womanhood? Create one that's just right for you. And, now that you've read the article, whiz through the quiz on rites of passage.
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