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Coming-of-Age

In tribal times, coming-of-age,

meant passing into a new stage,

from childhood dependence,

to adulthood and independence.

In technological times,

things have changed.

The path to adulthood,

as been rearranged.

Youth are dependent,

much later in life.

Much freer from challenge,

responsibility and strife.

With disposable income,

they freely dispose of.

Waste many precious years,

on frivolity, fun things they love.

Buying things they don't need,

chasing every Internet flash,

keeping up with their peers,

borrowing for more cash.

With their education over,

reality finally rudely arrives,

their debt is enormous,

taking the rest of their lives.

For the few that are frugal,

take responsibility early on.

Coming-of-age is a blessing,

as they take over, parents gone.

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