baptism?

[Geesha]

Do you thinks its right for the mother to pick her sister and her brother n law and tell the father of their daughter that she dont care he dont have a choice and cant pick one of his family members? (Fyi nothing wrong with his side of family good people and financially stable people!) Does the mother get to pick both and father cant pick a god parent? What is it tradationally? Oh and fyi mom and dad they are a couple.... Im curious because when I have my child no matter if I was with daddy or not I would let him choose one god parent! Again what is it traditionally?

[junebaby2]

To clarify...my ex lives in Fl and his goddaughter lives in NY.  We literally never saw her or were involved on her life at all. So it wasn't like the role was given for that purpose either.  I think they all just liked saying they had godparents and godchildren! Hence I said wth is that? !!  Didn't want to come off as being rude! I'm just confused by the purpose of this well! To each their own I guess.  Choose what feels right for you and your child.

[junebaby2]

I think it depends on your definition and expectation of godparent.  My ex was a "godparent" to his cousin since the age of 16. Wth is that? It meant nothing more to anyone in the family than extra presents and banter about favorites. If you're looking for people to literally take over if something happens to the child's parents... Then I don't understand how that's supposed to work out when each parent is randomly picking someone??  My bf and I went with a couple we approved together. Were not religious so they are not godparents per se, but legally it will be what happens in the event of our deaths.

[mege26]

My husband and I each decide. My best friend and his brother were chosen for our daughter. We try to make it fair, like one from his side and one from mine, but we both talk about it and agree on it. This time it may be his sister and his best friend... It kinda ***** b/c I would like someone from my side like my other friend, however I want to make sure its a friendship that lasts (10 yrs so far! Our best friends have been in our life for 20+ yrs!) I'm sure my other friend will be fine. She just lives a little farther away and I want the god parents to be involved. I say you guys discuss it together. I want ppl that have good morals and values.

[Treksy]

I never chose anyone. Were not religious at all. But the people Ive seen do it usually go for a couple. A close couple of friends or relatives such as sister and her husband etc etc

[Emi10172013]

We decided together I chose my best friend as the godmother and my husband chose his best friend as the godfather

[katie428]

I think it is up to u. I personally think it should b a couple instead of two different people. I also would only choose couples who r married or are in a permanent committed relationship. But that is just my opinion. You should do what u r comfortable w. Also u can talk to Ur pastor for advice.

[bigmamapagaza]

My husband and I decide together.  

[courtney111310]

I honestly dont want my boyfriend to choose the godfather...he tried to tell his pothead friend that he was the godfather....I flat out said no way in hell....then he tried making his uncle....whom I dislike very much...the godfather and I said no...he got pissed at me because of it and I told him either my mom and dad are going to be the godparents or my moms best friend and her husband (who is also my godmother) s just nce she cant have kids and shes always been family to me :)..

[kennimae]

My husband and I decided together on a couple.

[thenewmrs_b]

My husband and I always each choose one

[Chefswife]

I am the Godmother to my best friends daughter and the fathers brother is the Godfather. He chose one and she chose one.