Is a father obligated to borrow money in order to give charity from his private funds, and are there any consequences for not seeking permission?
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There is no text that obligates a mature, sane, adult son to seek his father's permission to dispose of his own money, but it is better, from an etiquette perspective, to ask for his permission.
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