Coming-Of-Age Stories

noun the state or time of being a boy; the childhood of a male child

• His boyhood was spent in the countryside, surrounded by nature and animals.
• I remember all the mischief we got up to during our boyhood days.
• Back in our boyhood, we used to hang out at the skate park every day.
• The old house held memories of his boyhood, a time of innocence and wonder.

noun the state or condition of being an adult male human being

• The young man was eager to prove his manhood by taking on more responsibilities.
• He felt a sense of pride in his manhood after successfully fixing the car engine.
• Real men don't back down from a challenge, they embrace their manhood.
• His courage and strength were a testament to his true manhood.