Future plans, career aspirations, first great love: The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a uniquely important phase of life, and the Youth Initiation Ceremony is the major ritual for this significant step. How this step becomes the start of a successful and happy life is what young people will learn in this book!

The tradition of the Youth Initiation Ceremony is much older than the former GDR, and its value is timeless: It celebrates the transition of a young person into adult life. Taking rights, responsibilities, developing one's character, and discovering one's way in life step by step – these are the major challenges for young people, and this book is their perfect companion. Whether it's about school challenges, career choice, first experiences with love and sexuality, or simply the question of who one really is, here young people will discover numerous thought-provoking ideas and advice. In addition to current topics like social media usage or mental health, the great classics of adult life, such as relationship building, finances, and career success, are treated with age-appropriate empathy.