Is a father obligated to buy a lulav for his young son who knows how to shake it properly?

SukkotEducation & Obligation

Synopsis

If a child demonstrates knowledge of proper lulav-shaking (up-down motion), his father is obligated to purchase a lulav to educate him in the mitzvot. However, authorities debate the strength and conditions of this obligation.

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