And now, if you will step this way, the ceremonial dances are about to begin. He will rely on his own strength and independence and have no further need of anyone. This little boy will never again cry or be weak. Saba: In this way, we preserve our racial dignity. Man Tourist: I had no idea those customs were still followed. This is one of the differences in our cultures. A boy of 12 does not cry, or ask help from a woman. He will no longer call his mother "Mother." He will call her by her tribal name, and he will never again be alone with her. From now on, he will work and hunt with the men. Here is a little one, ready to leave his mother and go with the men. But there comes a day when they are twelve. As you see, the little boys play, and have few responsibilities. He works on the Reservation cattle range. Saba: A child here has little contact with his father who, in the old days, was usually away hunting.
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