Hawaii Revised Statutes
577. Children
577-6 Duty of minor children.

§577-6 Duty of minor children. 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)]
Case Notes
A child adopted by law is bound to obey the lawful and moral commands of the parents by adoption. 8 H. 40 (1890).

Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes

Hawaii Revised Statutes

Title 31. Family

577. Children

577-1 Age of majority.

577-2 Minority of veteran or of the veteran's spouse, no bar when.

577-3 Natural guardian; liability for torts of child.

577-3.5 Property damage, parental responsibility. (a) The parents or legal guardians of a minor child shall be jointly and severally liable for graffiti damage caused by the minor to real or personal property, whether publicly or privately owned. As...

577-4 Stepparent; when required to support stepchild.

577-5 REPEALED.

577-6 Duty of minor children.

577-7 Parents' control and duties.

577-7.5 Parental preferences in government contracts, programs, and services.

577-8 REPEALED.

577-9 Jury trial, when.

577-10 Court having jurisdiction.

577-11 REPEALED.

577-12 REPEALED.

577-13 REPEALED.

577-14 Children born to parents not married to each other; support.

577-15 Children deemed to be orphans.

577-16 Curfew; children in public streets, prohibited when; penalty.

577-16.5 Sentencing for the violation of curfew. In addition to any other penalties established by law, rule, or ordinance in the State, any child found in violation of section 577-16 and their parents or guardians may be required to participate in s...

577-17 REPEALED.

577-18 Parents allowing children in street, prohibited when; penalty.

577-19 Children prohibited in certain places, when; penalty.

577-20 Arrest, when in such places.

577-21 Curfew ordinances, effect.

577-22 Dancing partners, patrons, age limit.

577-23 Parent et al. responsibility, penalty.

577-24 Escort's responsibility; penalty.

577-25 Emancipation of certain minors.

577-26 Alcohol or drug abuse relating to minors; diagnosis, counseling, and related activities.

577-27 Missing children; reporting.

577-28 Affidavit of caregiver consent for minor's health care.

577-29 Mental health services relating to minors; diagnosis, counseling, and related activities.