God parents

Philippines
June 12, 2023 6:45pm CST
One of my friends kids is getting baptized today and we are one of her godparents. Sometimes people misinterprets what being a Godparent is, some people are getting a godparent just for the money or gifts that they would give your kid, some are for being just a friend and having himself volunteering to be a godparent of your children. But for me being a Godparent is being a second parent of the kid, that in the near future thet can ask you some pieces of advice about their problems, careers and othe things that matters to the kid. You can be his/her crying shoulder when they have problems with their parents and friends. Being a godparent it's not about the money or gifts it's about your presence that matters most. Gifts can be given anytime but your time,effort and your presence before during and after the baptism they will treasure those as a family.
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@rakski (156552)
• Philippines
13 Jun 23
that should be the case. My kids does not have much Godparents, just those whom I think will be a second parent to them when needed
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@AmbiePam (120988)
• United States
13 Jun 23
Being a godparent is quite an honor. Around here, gifts aren't usually given to the children like that.
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@rsa101 (40987)
• Philippines
13 Jun 23
That is the ideal thing to do as a godparents should be aware of. But nowadays it's always the gifts that is expected that a good godparent.
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
13 Jun 23
First time heard about this concept. "God parents " nice one