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bs"d There is the sentence "Reprove your fellow [but] do not bear sin because of him." Can this sentence be applicable also to parents "Reprove your parent [but] do not bear sin because of him". What if an adult-child is aware of the parentโ€™s mistakes/sins. Can they reprove the parent so as not to bear sin because of him?
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The rabbis teach us (Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 240, 11) that in such a case one should ask respectfully, as a question or reminder, โ€œFather/Mother, doesnโ€™t it say in the Torahโ€ฆ?โ€ which is a respectful way of rebuking, and that way the father is reminded without being embarrassed. If after rebuking the parent still doesnโ€™t improve, than at least you have done your share and obligation, and now itโ€™s your fatherโ€™s issue. With Love of Israel, Rav Ari Shvat
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