Was your parents' e-file rejected? They do not have to wait for you to amend. Waiting will not help them.
You still need to amend, but they can go ahead and file their return that claims you.
They can either print, sign and mail their return; mailed returns are not rejected. But it takes a lot longer for the IRS to process their return if they have to mail it.
Or they can get an IP PIN to e-file:
GET IP pin in order to e-file if your dependent’s SSN was claimed on another return
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-takes-steps-to-help-prevent-refund-delays-by-accepting-duplicate-de...
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin
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