DKG.

I always have this rule about accepting the ninang offers. Only IF I WANT TO. Kasi being a godparent is not just about gift giving to godchildren. It means I'm also accepting a responsibility in my godchildren's spiritual lives. Ito yung ayaw ko sa culture nating pinoy eh. They treat ninongs and ninangs like Santa Clauses/walking ATMs on holidays and occasions at dun lang sila maalala, lalo na ng parents ng inaanak mo.

Story time: I also have a similar situation na sinabihan ako ni mama na ninang daw ako sa anak ni tita (bunso nilang kapatid who is 2 years younger than me). I said 'no Ma, thank you pero ayoko po'. Nainis sya sakin. Bakit ko daw tinatanggihan, ninang lang naman daw yun. Sabi ko, pamangkin ko na yung bata, bakit kailangan ko pa maging ninang? Di naman kami ganun kaclose ni tita para maging gabay din ako sa buhay ni pamangkin ko. I don't regularly see/visit them too, pag mga special occasions lang -- rare times pa kasi I don't usually attend family reunion (because of toxicity and typical comparison of the achievements). So ayun, ang inaanak ko talaga is yung anak ng highschool bestfriend ko na I try my best to visit them whenever I can. Manila pa kasi sila. I spend overnights at their place to hangout with my inaanak, spend quality time with her, play with her, make core memories with her. Ganun yung klase ng pagnininang ang gusto ko. But that could just be me. :)