There is no doubt in my mind that parents should help young folks learn to pay tithing and give them opportunities to do so. I am concerned that a temple recommend was denied for a young person. Did this young person deliberately and knowing stop paying tithing? I have a hard time seeing that a 13 year old could officially expected to have increase. Minors don't generally have increase. They are solely supported by their parents. I suppose the bishop might be trying to teach a lesson here, but I would question such a decision if I were the parents.
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