Trimming a Child's Payot
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Question
Is it permissible to trim the payot of a child aged 5?
Answer
Greetings and joyful holidays
I assume the question pertains to Chol Hamoed.
One should not cut a child's hair during Chol Hamoed unless the hair is causing discomfort.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 531, Seif 6
and Mishnah Berurah, Seif Katan 15
Specifically if he has a lot of hair causing discomfort
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