Man of the House

Talk about a reality check. In the span of one conversation, Telemachos had to muster up the guts to tell a crowd of grown men that they were no longer welcome to stay at what just became his house. Upon speaking with Athena, he realizes that he must take responsibility for the house and for his mother. In spite of all the retorts and remarks of the suitors, he boldly tells them what he must. In the span of that one conversation, he had to grow and become a man. The way Telemachus goes through this is actually a very good example of how it should happen for anyone when they are forced to grow up. 

The crucial aspect that he has in this trial is someone older and wiser speaking into the situation with his best interests in mind. Friends and family that will do this for you in your life are some of the most valuable people you can ever know. Proverbs 13:18 "Poverty and shame will come the him who disdains correction, but he who regards a rebuke will be honored."