Tithing for Parents

Question from a student (16 years old): I make sure to give a fifth of my income to charity. A. Can I give a tithe, and return the additional tithe to my parents who are experiencing financial difficulties? B. Since my parents feel uncomfortable receiving money from me, can I use the additional tithe to buy things for myself instead of asking my parents for money, and is this also considered charity?

Shalom Rav

A. You can give even more than a tithe to your parents [I did not understand the wording, 'return to your parents'].

B. You can use your charity money to buy things that parents usually buy for their children.

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