What Ever Happened to "Rites of Passage"?

Parent Choices for Struggling Teens

Patrick Barrasso, 877-304-3329. [e-mail], inbalanceranch.com, Founder of In Balance Continuum of Care, Az, and Molly McGinn, 928-925-9607, [e-mail], treehouselearningcommunity.com, Learning Specialist and Founder of BloomtreeLearning Communities and Treehouse Learning Community, Az. Patrick and Molly defined what a Rite of Passage was, how it works, and how it includes many elements including the need for early responsibilities for the very young, taking perceived risks, the hero's journey, importance of ceremonies and the need for young people to earn what they get. They explain how this largely forgotten ritual and initiation (Rite of Passage) into adult society is very important in helping adolescents transition into responsible and mature adults.