Back in the day young males would get a Dopp Kit[1] when they started shaving. It was part of the rite of passage into manhood. One needed a suit for church, special school functions and other important occasions. As the young man started traveling, they would get a set of luggage. Often this would occur as he headed off to college, maybe even as a high school graduation gift. Another popular high school graduation gift was a really nice watch[2].

These were things that a man would need as he made his way in the world. How are we preparing our young men of today to take their place in the world?

Links in this post:
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopp_kit
[2] http://www.seikowatches.com/technology/springdrive/index.html

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