Mom Creates Group Chat for Contributions, Elicits Reactions Among Godparents
A desperate mom elicits reactions online after creating a group chat involving the godparents of her child to collect contributions.
The Facebook page Mommy Hieds shared a screenshot of a woman who created a group chat involving the godparents (ninong at ninang) of her child. Her intention behind the group chat was to collect contributions for purchasing a requested tablet for their godchild.
The woman messaged her child’s godparents, expressing her desire for monetary support to buy a tablet for their godchild. She even asked one of the godparents to contribute P5,000.
The sender asked the page to take notice of her message. She appeals to all parents not to demand money from the child’s godparents. Godparent’s role is to guide their godchild, not to buy what they want.
Here is the full post:
“From Sender
Mommy Hieds,pakipansin po itong letter ko.
Nananawagan po ako sa lahat ng mga magulang na wag po sanang ganito.
Wag pong palademand sa ninong/ninang ng mga anak niyo. Magbibigay po kami ng maluwag sa puso namin. Nakikita niyo man na nakakaluwag kami sa buhay, hindi po dahilan yun para huthutan niyo kami. Ginawa niyo kaming Godparents para magabayan ang mga anak niyo hindi para mabilhan ng mga gusto nila.
Pahabol* iadd ko daw sa post
Pakishare na rin po ng followers mo baka sakaling umabot newsfeed nya at tablan siya ng hiya!”
The incident has sparked a conversation about the expectations and responsibilities of godparents. Many have expressed their opinions, with some sympathizing with the mother’s request.
While some may view godparenting as a spiritual and guiding role, others may see it as a potential source of financial support for their children’s material needs. Ultimately, open and honest communication can help navigate such situations and maintain healthy relationships between parents and godparents.
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The internet users expressed their reactions to the post:
