Rite of Passage: INDEPENDENCE

PARTICIPANTS
1. Individual (Male or female)
2. 18 year olds
3. Parents may help participant with preparing to leave home
4. Newly formed relationships (friends, new relatives etc.)
TIMING
1. Begins on the individuals 18th birthday
2. This is a normal time for individuals to begin thinking about leaving home
3. Mentally and physically capable
4. Takes place for one month
5. Financially able to support themselves for a month alone
LOCATION
1. Location chosen by individuals parents (location with relatives)
2. Disconnected from all personal relationships
3. Interacting with new people
4. Stays in a apartment
5. Can not talk to parents or friends, disconnected from phones, internet etc.
DRESS
1. The individual may dress in normal clothing
2. What they have brought with them
3. Learn to think reasonably by what they chose to bring
ACTION
1. Sent away for one month
2. Travels to destination by train/plane
3. Prepare for trip with family
4. Travelling takes place on their own
LEARNING GOAL/CONCLUSION
1. Teaches youth to be self reliant
2. Independence
3. Away from family/friends
4. Learn how to form new relationships

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	Created by tannahsteele over 9 years ago