In Jeremy's family, when each child reaches the age of 15, the family has a huge party at which the child is "introduced" as an adult. From that point forward, the child is expected to take on greater responsibilities for supporting the family, and is called by his or her middle name by family members, as a sign of this new status within the family. The term that best describes this transition is:
A) puberty
B) menarche
C) the secular trend
D) rite of passage

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Rites of passage are symbolic events or rituals to mark life transitions, such as from childhood to adult status. Such a transition ritual may include a ceremony, name change, or physical challenge.

In Jeremy's Family, When Each Child Reaches the Age of 15