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Newchild
The child is born during this year, so they are taken care of until December. -
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The Giver: Age Advancement
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One
The child becomes a one, when they are given to thier families, given their comfort object, and given their names. -
Twos
Instructors begin to use the discipline wand on children. -
Threes
Females get hair ribbons and the children begin sharing their dreams. -
Fours
Children are given backward buttoned jacket to teach interdependence. -
Fives
Nothing new is given to the Fives. -
Sixes
Nothing new is given to the Sixes. -
Sevens
Sevens are given front-buttoning jacket, which is the first visible sign of maturity. -
Eights
Comfort objects are taken away, childen start volenteer hours, and their jackets have smaller buttons and pockets, so children can carry small things around. -
Nines
Nines get bicycles and girls get their hair ribbons removed. -
Tens
Boys and girls get their hair cut as a sign of maturity. -
Elevens
Girls get new undergarments and boys get new clothing. -
Twelves
Twelves recieve their life assignment and begin training for their jobs.