These test the initiate – if they cannot endure the pain, then they cannot be trusted with the secrets of the tribes” (Mbantua, 2016). It can bring embarrassment and shame to the families that have relatives who cannot endure the rules. Depending on the aboriginal group, there should be an understanding for males who wish to not get circumcised and get another sign of adulthood. In 2008 Morapoi station had a male initiation ceremony that Greg was a part of. He is struggling with the idea of having his sons go through the same initiation that he had because of mixed feelings. Greg wants his children to be part of the same community and maturity, but is uneasy about the pain and risk involving the circumcision, or what the ceremony
These test the initiate – if they cannot endure the pain, then they cannot be trusted with the secrets of the tribes” (Mbantua, 2016). It can bring embarrassment and shame to the families that have relatives who cannot endure the rules. Depending on the aboriginal group, there should be an understanding for males who wish to not get circumcised and get another sign of adulthood. In 2008 Morapoi station had a male initiation ceremony that Greg was a part of. He is struggling with the idea of having his sons go through the same initiation that he had because of mixed feelings. Greg wants his children to be part of the same community and maturity, but is uneasy about the pain and risk involving the circumcision, or what the ceremony