11. How do people come of age in different parts of the world? How do surroundings and upbringings influence this?
In (some) Spanish parts of the world, girls (or boys, usually girls) that are 14 going on 15 usually (if they want to or because of the tradition) have a Quincenera, or a coming-of-age party. This party symbolizes the transition of a girl (or boy) becoming a woman (or man). During the party (for girls), for this transition to 'happen', during the first half of the party, the girl would wear flats, and in the middle of the party, she would change into heels, symbolizing the change from girl to women.
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