After the "age thirty transition" comes a time for a man to join the tribe as a full adult on terms he can accept: time to find his niche, get plugged into society with greater commitment and responsibility, raise a family and exercise an occupation and do his bit for the survival and well-being of the tribe. . .. [Whatever the person's particular "tribe,"] everyone during Settling Down is strongly connected to a segment of his society, responsive to its demands and seeking the affirmation and rewards it offers.5
