When someone ask you to be a NINONG/NINANG what do you answer?
By n30wing
@n30wing (4767)
Philippines
December 16, 2008 11:49pm CST
Usually I think it over before I accept. I make sure that I am prepared for more than the aguinaldo part. If I am not apt to I explain that being a Ninong is something I take seriously. If I say no I can't I always inform them as soon as possible, so that it will be easier for them to look for a replacement. What about you? Have a nice day to all of you!
1 person likes this
8 responses
@iamcdy (1119)
• Philippines
20 Dec 08
I have never said NO yet when someone asked me to be a Godmother for their kid. It was actually not a problem for me but a privilege. Maybe because everyone who already asked me are my close friends and relatives. I already have almost 30 Godchildren. The oldest is already 22 and the youngest is two months old who was just christened last week. God bless and Merry Christmas n30wing! 
1 person likes this
@bellebads (740)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
i always say yes when someone ask me to be a ninang of their baby because my mom told me that i should never say no with this kind of invitation because it's a blessing, honestly, i'm not sure about it. i think if someone ask you to be a ninong or ninang that only means that you are a good person because they want their kids to be influenced with good people.
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
Well being a Ninong is not only Christmas that I will see the child. Not the gifts for Christmas only, but being there as a second parent is a great responsibility. So usually I think it before first before I say yes. Can I not say No? Advance Merry Christmas to you and your family! God bless!
@torchablazed (3218)
• Philippines
17 Dec 08
I usually hesitated and frankly tell the inviting parties that I would think about it in a much less hurtful way, but ofttimes, end up agreeing to them. I am a non catholic person and with this kind of situation you would of course be invited during the ceremony, and I am honest too that I wouldn't be able to attend but surely they can count my blessings for the child and as much as I can I would be able to give a present during Christmas time as being expected.
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
My friend for me not always too I can always say yes. Well it's an honor to be among friends to be chosen a Ninong. But it's not always the gift for Christmas that counts a lot. It's being their guiding the child as a second parent. Anyway keep on smiling! Advance Merry Christmas to you my friend! God bless!
@warrior_777 (1392)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
I can easily yes with my friends but with other people asking to be the ninong of their upcoming child I'm a bit hesitant because I don't really know them but I usually end up accepting their offers and they became my friends also. That's one way of gaining more friends..
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
Well for me it's not always yes that I should answer when someone chosen me as being a Ninong to their child. But it's not only Christmas that I'll see them, but always guiding them. Not the gift always that is important but the real sense of being a Ninong. Anyway have a nice evening to you! Keep on smiling!
@maroseqf (3657)
• Philippines
17 Dec 08
At first, I say yes. Because Filipinos have this belief that it is not right to refuse someone who is asking you to be the godparent of their child. They say that it is bad luck to reject such invitation. Well, it is really hard to refuse and I do not think of any bad reason for being a godparent. I guess some are just after the gifts that the godparents will give so they choose the rich ones.
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
Well to tell you frankly I never really seen my Ninong or Ninang in my growing up years. Being a Ninong is your a second parent to this children, it's not only the gifts on their birthdays, or Christmas, but also being there guiding them. So for me it's not always yes when someone ask me to be a Ninong. I usually think first and after that I decide. Have a nice evening to you! God bless!
@gicolet (1702)
• United States
17 Dec 08
I have not been asked in so many years but the truth is i never liked being a ninang. I'm not good at it. I don't like how it works. I mean these children/kids just remember you once a year...for the money/gift. That kind of suck don't you think? Made me wanna hide. lol Well I didn't have to anyway cause i left Philippines after having 2 godchildren. I think those kids are married now. They marry early so that they could get new ninangs. lol I also think it's just a catholic thing.
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
Well for me my friend, it's not the gifts, it's being there guiding them. The responsibily and obligations , that is not only Christmas. That is why if I can't do my responsibility as a Ninong I just say No. Have a nice day to you! Advance Merry Christmas in advance! Keep on smiling!
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
17 Dec 08
I have never said no to this sort of invitation... since i consider it a blessing and an honor to be the ninang of any child... but when friends get married... i always tell them that i want to be godmother of thier second child... not the first... because i don't want the second born to be out of close friend ninang...
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
19 Dec 08
Well no one asked me yet to be a Ninong to a wedding. I would love too. I usually been ask always a Ninong to a child. But sometimes I rather say no, because I know the responsibility of a ninong, it is not only Christmas but forever. It's not only gifts but it's like your like a parent to them. Have a nice day to you! Advance Merry Christmas to you and your family! Keep on smiling!
