Is it permissible to give Zakat to one's family and children who are too proud to beg from people, given the lack of sufficient income to meet their needs?

The basic principle is that it is impermissible to give Zakat al-Mal (charity on wealth) to children because their financial support is obligatory upon the Zakat payer. However, it is permissible to give Zakat to children if the Zakat payer is unable to support them, and they do not possess wealth or income to cover their basic necessities such as food, drink, clothing, shelter, and medicine. Giving Zakat for educational expenses requires further detail.