Rites of passage are often associated with significant physical and cognitive changes that occur during adolescence. This is the period when the human body undergoes rapid pubertal changes, reaching sexual maturity, and resulting in significant physical transformations, such as changes in body shape and voice deepening in boys. Healthwise, adolescents have a higher metabolic rate and need proper nutrition and regular physical activity to support their rapid growth and prevent health issues such as obesity. They also face a unique set of health concerns related to their changing bodies and the onset of adulthood, including the onset of menstruation in girls and the increased likelihood of taking on adult-like risks such as substance abuse. Cognitively, adolescents undergo significant changes in information processing. They develop the ability to use more complex thinking at this stage. They become capable of abstract reasoning, hypothetico-deductive reasoning, and metacognition. For instance, they can consider possibilities, think about their thought process, and use logical analysis and introspection. It leads to them seeking autonomy and independence. Adolescents also start reasoning about moral issues, questioning norms and values, forming their opinion about what's right or wrong. It is a period of moral development where they move away from thinking based on concrete rewards and punishments to abstract principles and values. Adolescents tend to have heightened sensitivity to ethical issues and fairness, developing their moral compass. This can cause conflict with existing norms, leading to identity and role confusion if not guided properly. Therefore, understanding the transformations of the adolescence period is crucial for effective mentoring and providing support.