Striving to Honor Parents

Honouring parents

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Question

Hello, should one strive and make an effort to honor their parents?

Answer

Hello and blessings,

Even if the parents do not ask, one should strive and make an effort to honor them to the best of their ability, as it is considered a duty and an expression of gratitude.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 240, Se'if 1. See Jerusalem Talmud, Peah, Chapter 1, Halacha 1, and also the Chinuch (Mitzvah 33) which states it is an expression of gratitude to parents, and see Chayei Adam, Klal 67.

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