Coming of age ceremonies must be maintained because it is an important stage in a person's life where he/she is acknowledged as an adult, self-cofidence is increased, and responsibility is embraced. The transition from childhood to adulthood marks an individual's entry into the serious status of being counted as part of the backbone of the community -- someone who becomes part of the protectors and decision-makers of the group. Secondly, since the person is given a higher and more stable status, he/she becomes more confident and this affects the way he/she looks at life and his/her relationship with others. Finally, the individual accepts and performs his duties towards his/her family, his peers, and the whole sociey. Therefore, it is absolutely important that coming age ceremonies must be maintained.
It has been said that "one's rights ends where another person's rights begins." In other words, there is a proper place and time for each person's expression of his freedom and it should be maintained under certain limits and conditions. For instance, an individual has the freedom to choose his own clothes; thus, he can wear his style for as long as he does not distract or offend others by his clothes. This is also true with drinking alcohol. Nobody's stopping anybody from drinking but they are expected to behave properly so as not to cause public disturbance. The worst scenario is driving under the influence of alcohol where many lives are cut short because of car and road accidents. Peace and order is maintained when personal freedom and responsible social behavior are put in place. Going beyond the limits will only deprive the society of harmony and hinder others from enjoying their own personal freedom.
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