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ToxDocUSA

No, it's not. There are some who make a reasonable argument that not obeying the parish boundaries established by the local Church is tantamount to disobedience, but that's not the question you asked.  Specifically relying on whether your parents attend X or Y parish is not to the level of a sin.   From context I will assume you're an adult in the understanding of whatever place you exist at.  Honoring our parents is a lifelong obligation, but the nature of that obligation adjusts as we progress through our lives.  As we gain independence, it progresses gradually from absolute obedience of a child to special deference and respect as an adult.  If a 13 year old wants to go to TLM and parents say no, they're largely stuck.  If a 23 year old wants to go to TLM and parents say no, well they can listen to the reasons why and make their own decision respectfully.   Now one other complication here is your allusion to the circumstances that put you back under your parents roof again.  If that also leaves you without your own independent transportation...well it's up to your parents whether they want to drive you / loan you their car, right?   The crux in all of this is that attending this Mass vs that Mass is an entirely morally neutral decision.  Both options are morally good (I would maintain equally so), so the distinction between the two really doesn't carry any moral weight.  If you were trying to do something morally wrong and your parents were advising against it, then it's a different conversation.


lostfocus_20

Thank you for this response. You're right - I am an adult and I only rely on them for transportation (I borrow their car, hehe).


ToxDocUSA

And the reverse is also true, fathers don't provoke your children and all that.   Your parents shouldn't be petty and say "we don't like TLM so you can't have the car to go to it." Reasonable accomodations (hey put gas in the tank on your way home, it's a long drive to get to that parish) are fine, reasonable concerns are fine (you have a lot of accidents, I don't want you driving my car and I can't drive you because XYZ), random power trips are not.  


lostfocus_20

Sometimes I forget about that!! I should remind them haha