Before this the child 's parents have the responsibility that the child follows Jewish law and tradition and , after this age , children have their own responsibility for Jewish ritual law , tradition , and ethics and have the right to take part in all areas of Jewish community life . Prior to this , the child 's parents hold the responsibility for the child 's adherence to Jewish law and tradition . After this age , children bear their own responsibility for Jewish ritual law , tradition , and ethics and are privileged to participate in all areas of Jewish community life .