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Belly35

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Feb 4, 2014 12:08 PM
Growing up there seemed to be this unwritten rite of passage into manhood. It was sometimes item presented (pocket knife at 9 and shot gun at 10 years old), event that happen (drive a tractor at 10 years old), an expected skills taught (working of cars and trucks at 13) and even parental approval (no curfew after the age of 12) but it was a slow process that built character. </SPAN>

What are, if any is there a rite of passage for manhood today? </SPAN>
Feb 4, 2014 12:08pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Feb 4, 2014 12:20 PM
You forgot, "losing your virginity at the age of 7."
Feb 4, 2014 12:20pm
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Belly35

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Feb 4, 2014 12:24 PM
ernest_t_bass;1576255 wrote:You forgot, "losing your virginity at the age of 7."
It was 9 and I was a big 9
Feb 4, 2014 12:24pm
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thavoice

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Feb 4, 2014 12:37 PM
Belly35;1576259 wrote:It was 9 and I was a big 9
and she was......12? 6?
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Rite of passage...one would be when you were allowed to be home by yourself for much of a day/evening without a baby sitter. I Think one of the first times I was home without the parents, bascially watching my 4 bros and sisters a plane went down inthe area. There were firetrucks and all sorts of stuff going around looking for said plane. Was kinda scarey as we had no idea WTF was going on and that was before cell phones to call the parents.
Feb 4, 2014 12:37pm
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 4, 2014 12:38 PM
Obama, gun control, etc.
Feb 4, 2014 12:38pm
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Con_Alma

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Feb 4, 2014 1:02 PM
supporting yourself economically
Feb 4, 2014 1:02pm
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vball10set

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Feb 4, 2014 1:09 PM
Con_Alma;1576279 wrote:supporting yourself economically
*financially ;)
Feb 4, 2014 1:09pm
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TedSheckler

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Feb 4, 2014 1:19 PM
To quit making retarded threads by the time you're 65.
Feb 4, 2014 1:19pm
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Con_Alma

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Feb 4, 2014 1:23 PM
vball10set;1576282 wrote:*financially ;)

Yep...thanks for the correction
Feb 4, 2014 1:23pm
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Feb 4, 2014 3:00 PM
thavoice;1576265 wrote:

Rite of passage...one would be when you were allowed to be home by yourself for much of a day/evening without a baby sitter.
That's a good one, IMO.
Feb 4, 2014 3:00pm
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Raw Dawgin' it

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Feb 4, 2014 3:39 PM
Belly35;1576254 wrote:Growing up there seemed to be this unwritten rite of passage into manhood. It was sometimes item presented (pocket knife at 9 and shot gun at 10 years old), event that happen (drive a tractor at 10 years old), an expected skills taught (working of cars and trucks at 13) and even parental approval (no curfew after the age of 12) but it was a slow process that built character.

What are, if any is there a rite of passage for manhood today?
lol no curfew at age 12? Your parents hated you that much that they didn't give a fuck where their 12 year old kid was? Solid, explains a lot.
Feb 4, 2014 3:39pm
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Belly35

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Feb 4, 2014 6:52 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1576331 wrote:lol no curfew at age 12? Your parents hated you that much that they didn't give a fuck where their 12 year old kid was? Solid, explains a lot.
only one parent and she knew I could handle myself and if I got in trouble I knew I was on my own. with respect for her and love I knew my limits
Feb 4, 2014 6:52pm
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 4, 2014 7:05 PM
Belly35;1576415 wrote:only one parent and she knew I could handle myself and if I got in trouble
Sounds like mommy didn't know how to parent.
Feb 4, 2014 7:05pm
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Feb 4, 2014 7:08 PM
dlazz;1576422 wrote:Sounds like mommy didn't know how to parent.
You're the expert on that as well? WOW!
Feb 4, 2014 7:08pm
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 4, 2014 7:10 PM
Commander of Awesome;1576425 wrote:You're the expert on that as well? WOW!
I never claimed to be an expert at anything. You're confusing me with LJ.
Feb 4, 2014 7:10pm