In Jainism, vows and disciplines for children are encouraged, but they are kept simple and age-appropriate. Here’s the straightforward guidance:

• Kids start with easy, everyday right-conduct: kindness to living beings, truthfulness in simple matters, non-violence in speech and actions, sharing, and cleanliness.
• For younger children, these are often called Bal-vrata or basic ethical guidelines. As children grow and understand, they can gradually take on more formal vows (anuvratas or other age-appropriate commitments) under the guidance of parents or a qualified teacher/guru.
• “Pachkan” (if you are referring to a specific Jain vow/discipline) is not a rigid requirement for all children. Jainism emphasizes gradual progression: begin with what is suitable for the child’s temperament and moral development, and increase the scope of vows as they mature.
• The key aim is inner discipline, compassion to all living beings, and steady spiritual growth. Different Jain traditions (Digambar vs. Shwetambar) may have slight variations in how vows are presented or practiced, but the principle of gradual, appropriate practice for children remains central.

If you’d like, I can provide a simple, age-appropriate checklist of Jain ethical guidelines for kids or explain how parents/curus can introduce formal vows in a child-friendly way.