Honoring Father or Honoring Mother
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Question
When there are disagreements between the parents and it is impossible to fulfill both of their wishes,
which takes precedence: honoring the father or honoring the mother?
which takes precedence: honoring the father or honoring the mother?
Answer
Shalom and blessings.
In matters where there is a mitzvah to fulfill their wishes, one should strive to carry out the will of both of them.
When it is clear that it is impossible to fulfill both of their wishes, such as when their requests contradict one another, the ruling depends on their family status.
If they are married, the honor of the father takes precedence, [because the mother, too, is obligated to honor her husband].
And if they are divorced, he may give precedence to whomever he wishes.
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