Every child goes through certain physical changes during this time. In our culture this is called puberty. Not only does the child go through these physical changes to become an adult, but he or she also goes through certain challenges. Though there are many societies that still infuse the rites into their culture. Now such rites could be as simple as proving responsibility or maturity, or maybe just reaching a certain age.
Religion plays a large role in the adolescent progression of our society.
In the Jewish tradition , Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are still practiced. Also Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation are practiced in many Christian faiths. Many other cultures consider marriage or child birth to be the rites necessary for adulthood. These rites, some of which could be considered inhumane, are still practiced today in many hunter-gatherer societies. In these cultures an adolescent boy would have to prove his manhood.