In what ways does traditional African initiation prepare the youth for family life?

      

In what ways does traditional African initiation prepare the youth for family life?

  

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john
Initiation provides the bridge/transition from childhood to adulthood
- The teachings given enlighten the initiates on their roles in raising a family
- The pain experienced prepares them for challenges of adult/family life
- It allowed them to own property which they can use to support a family
- The rituals unite the initiates with the extended family
- Prepares them for matters of sex meant for procreation to form a family
john3 answered the question on October 25, 2017 at 04:18


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