Every person in this life goes through a phase of self-exploration which involves trying to identify the different elements that make up their identity and personality, which can be perceived as an ultimate personal quest to answer the question “who am I?” » Many cultures have rituals that form the basis of the individual's personal development and provide a path that guides the individual toward the answers they seek. Such rituals relate to many different aspects, including age, gender, ethnicity, cultural traditions and religion. Many rituals that help determine self-identity are primarily tied to the age of adolescence. Such coming-of-age rituals or rites of passage are present in many cultures around the world. Latin America celebrates the “Quinceañera” when a girl turns fifteen. Bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs are celebrated when individuals reach approximately thirteen years of age. In American societies, girls celebrate their sixteenth birthday. We notice the emergence of this pattern in many other cultures. Indeed, when young people reach puberty, they enter a complex category of society in which they are no longer perceived as children. Coming-of-age rituals help initiate young adults, ease their transition to adulthood, and help them determine their identity. They show these individuals that even though they may not necessarily identify as adults, society does, leading them to recognize their status and become responsible for their actions. Gender also plays a vital role in how one views themselves and how that person is viewed by society. We note that not all rituals are gender specific, for example Bar and Bat mitzvahs, but this vast majority...... middle of paper ... and the wealth status we project onto society . This could create a future generation of superficial individuals who redefine the essence of religious traditions, leading to the complete loss of morals and religious values. Parents should emphasize the religious significance of the rituals in which they participate, in order to raise well-rounded adults who identify in broader terms and seek to preserve their religious moral standards and pass them on to future generations. In conclusion, rituals play a vital role in helping individuals explore their own identity and determine their personal characteristics. Rituals tend to implant ideas of age, gender, ethnicity, culture and religion into a variety of people, allowing them to examine each personal aspect contributing to their self-image and determine why they are as they are..