Scarification

In Benin, painful cutting and scarring of the skin leaves interesting patterns that signify adulthood.

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[gluesticksGiRl1]

Well people in America basically do this to their sons it's called circumcision

[Cookieluv246]

Oh man, a society that encourages alteration in the form of cutting?

Heeellloo plastic surgery.

[syafiqm92]

I see Ray Bans.

[33Ohms]

@gluesticksGiRl1 that dosent make any sense

[marialouisewinther92]

@rachaSka Okay Peter Pan. lol

[metalflames4]

@gluesticksGiRl1 they do it when they are babies in america. in africa they do it when you hit puberty.

[rachaSka]

fuck off!! i don't wanna be an adult :yaoming:

[gerry135]

@jasonevil78 your idealistic beliefs are a result of a pampered like in the modern 21st century. These practices have existed way before you. This is what makes humanity, the diversity of cultures. To judge things you know little to naught about should be reconsidered less you enjoy looking the fool.

[TheLyreGuy]

People should understand that this is a tribal ritual, that has gone on for hundreds maybe even thousands of years. Who gives you the right to judge someone's else s culture.

[TazzyProductions]

@jasonevil78 Dude. They live a COMPLETLY different life to you. Many of us westerners get angry because we would never to do that our children but we live completly different lives, you have to respect their culture and tradition.