Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 7
7. (1) Parents are bound to look after, maintain, instruct and
educate their children in the ma nner laid down in article 3B of this
Code.
(2) In default of the parents, or where the parents do not
possess sufficient means, the liability for the maintenance and
education of the children devo lves on the other ascendants.
Duties of children
towards parents.
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