Growing up to fast and coming of age

Growing up to fast,
Coming of age. 

Both about maturity but different

One witnessed something they were not supposed to see, while the other saw when ready

One forced to be a man, the other gradually becoming a man 

One having a parent who would mentally abuse, while the other has two amazing parents

One having to work hard just to get a tiny bit of affection or recognition, while the other does not need to try

Growing up to quickly and Coming of age both involve maturity and growing up but are they really the same?

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