May a child give his parent a haircut or shave?[1]
A haircut machine and electric razor may be used to trim or shave the hair of a parent. However, a regular razor may not be used due to fear that it may come to cut the parent and cause a wound.
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[1] See Leket Yosher 2:37; Shema Avraham 70; Moshav Zikeinim Parshas Kedoshim 3; Shut Hatzelach 30; Shevet Hakehasi 1:260; Mishneh Halachos 12:115; 8:128-7; Beir Moshe 2:85; Pesakim Uteshuvos 241:5
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