What Does Coming Of Age Mean

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Coming of age means a lot of different things to other people but in this essay I will be telling you what I think it means. First of all, I think that coming of age has to do with growing mature. This means that your body reaches its peak in growth and develops into a more adult like body. It also means your mind will become more mature and you’ll get smarter. Maturity also means that you will be able to become stronger and more fit. Secondly, I think Coming of age means you will have more responsibility. This means that you will be given the role as a leader and to be expected to be a good role model to the younger students and younger siblings. When you get to that older age you are also supposed to be independent in your school work. Coming

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