Two more children will add up to my list of godchildren as the year ends. One is the son of my cousin while the other is the daughter of a neighbor. (Having longer list of godchildren tells you of your age and of the relationship you’ve built with people.) I'm just wondering how parents choose who will be the second parents to their children (what their qualifications are, if any).
It make sense for parents to get their cousins to be the ninongs or ninangs of their kids. Simple, since cousins are relatives, parents are most likely assured that these people can really support them (or even take their place) in raising their kids. What I don't really understand is when neighbors or those other people who just find your personality interesting will get you as a ninong/ninang to their kids. The same thing goes to those who get the mayor (or any popular figures).
If ever I marry (kailangan talaga may marry kasi pwedeng magka-anak kahit hindi married, hehe), get to have kids and have them baptized (yes, I'm religionless but I'd have them baptized to make their lives normal and not to encounter problems in case I decide to enroll them in catholic/sectarian school. and its always safe to asume that it's possible that i might end up with someone religious or bound by religion), I'd choose 2-3 of my closest friends and 2-3 of my partner's.
Getting godparents for your children is something you really have to think of. It doesn't matter if they aren't popular. It doesn't matter if they don't have lots of money. What matter is that they should be people whom you can trust and you've developed certain deep relationship with. They should be good people from whom your children can learn.
It make sense for parents to get their cousins to be the ninongs or ninangs of their kids. Simple, since cousins are relatives, parents are most likely assured that these people can really support them (or even take their place) in raising their kids. What I don't really understand is when neighbors or those other people who just find your personality interesting will get you as a ninong/ninang to their kids. The same thing goes to those who get the mayor (or any popular figures).
If ever I marry (kailangan talaga may marry kasi pwedeng magka-anak kahit hindi married, hehe), get to have kids and have them baptized (yes, I'm religionless but I'd have them baptized to make their lives normal and not to encounter problems in case I decide to enroll them in catholic/sectarian school. and its always safe to asume that it's possible that i might end up with someone religious or bound by religion), I'd choose 2-3 of my closest friends and 2-3 of my partner's.
Getting godparents for your children is something you really have to think of. It doesn't matter if they aren't popular. It doesn't matter if they don't have lots of money. What matter is that they should be people whom you can trust and you've developed certain deep relationship with. They should be good people from whom your children can learn.
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