There is something that is called a rite of passage. This is, according to many psychologists, a situation or event that helps one pass from one stage of life to another. For example, weddings and graduations are examples of new beginnings. For the bride and groom, the significance of a wedding is the promise of fidelity and their public declaration of love. Making this promise in front of family and friends is the first step to their new life together. Graduations can also be considered a rite of passage. Students no longer have to worry about getting to class on time, test schedules, or homework. This event helps students acknowledge they are beginning a new path on their journey.

What are weddings and graduations?