HRS §577-6

Duty of minor children

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This law says that children who are still minors must obey their parents' or guardians' lawful orders. It only covers that duty and does not explain what happens if a child disobeys.

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The statute, as written — Duty of minor children

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

All children during their minority shall obey the lawful commands of their parents, or, the lawful commands of their natural or adoptive parents, or of the guardians appointed according to law. [PC 1869, c 79, §5; RL 1925, §3044; am L 1931, c 77, §2; RL 1935, §4512; RL 1945, §12263; RL 1955, §330-4; HRS §577-6; am L 1975, c 77, §1(2)]

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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