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Coming Of Age Story

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In the article Growing up, a thirteen year old boys learns some important life lessons and matures. He matures because he came of age in the article. The main character started coming of age when he started lying to everyone just so he could get want he wanted. This new found skill in lying got him in a lot of trouble when his parents found out, and made him lie even more. I think he finally came of age when he understood that his parents were trying to help him and not hinder him, and when he realised lying isn’t the best option. While undergoing the coming of age process the kid in the story picked up some traits and skills. One trait the he picked up while coming of age was lying, throughout the article he lied to his parents and fellow

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