Today we celebrate Coming of Age day in Japan. The term “Coming of Age” represents a change from childhood to adulthood. In Japan we celebrate this change at 20 years old. When someone turns 20 they can vote. Also they can drink and smoke.
In America we consider people adults at 18 years of age, but it is very complicated. We consider people under 21 years old to be minors. Americans can vote and smoke when they turn 18, but they can’t drink until they turn 21 years old.
Ancient Jewish tradition celebrates coming of age at 13 years old.
Many Latin American families celebrate a woman’s coming of age at 15 years old.
Different cultures have different ideas about passing into adulthood. When do you think children become adults?
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