Not neccessarily. Alot of people get their kids Baptised to get into certain schools and no other reason. It's rife here in Australia.

I wasnt looking for him getting a pile of dosh for his birthday...................just a bleeden card....................and no he is not a horrible kid, he's bloody great aint that right Perthforme!!

Unfortunately sj oldfield, you can't change people. I know it's put your nose out of joint because they can't be bothered to send a card but I wouldn't take it personally. As long as you and your kids are doing the right thing, then that's all that matters. Stuff the rest.

I'd concerntrate on those who care for you, right here and right now. Cut your loses and embrace the good people you have around you.

I know lot's of people who do that too.

At my wife's church they assign no specific pair of God parents. The children (and sometimes adults too) are dedicated in front of everyone to Christianity and the other church goers are asked to support and encourage the children and parents (or adults) to remain on the correct path. IMOHO, the best God parents are those who clothe, feed, raise and shelter the children.

SJ Oldfield, try not to feel upset/angry or to take it personal. Everyone's human and we're all forgetful sometimes. Just forgive.

Can't remember who your god mother to !!! classic !

Talkin out backside now , thats got nothing to do with this case in hand .

They are both men now and i'd say i'd buy them a beer

Sounds good

I think the whole point of this thread is that SJ Oldfield is obviously a 'card person' (like myself) and it really hurts if someone doesn't send a card (i know, it's daft) - but especially if you send cards to everyone and don't receive any back, really gets on my wick that does.

Yeah that's what pushed me over the line

Am also guilty of being a godparent to another niece last weekend - me who is more likely to actively encourage her away from religion then encourage her into it.

It's very much a British thing. As is taking exception to people who fail to say please, thankyou, sorry and excuse me when they should.

...We're a bit strange bunch really

I do think cards are a dying tradition.A bit like xmas cards,how many do you get or send now compared to a few years ago.I know i used to send almost 200,now im lucky if i send 40/50
Christ my kids are 10 and 12 and dont get cards from my brother in Spain and hes their only uncle

Yeah i agree with that, though i love receiving cards from people, just the simple fact that they took the time to sit down and write the thing out to me.

I dont really give a shite about cards,give me a letter any day.
However i do not see the point in sending birthday/xmas cards with to%^&
From#$%.Whats the point especially if you havent caught up in a while.Last year i wrote individual messages in each card for all my rellies and friends,not that they did the same.No more i say

I used to send cards to everyone on the planet years ago, but now it's narrowed down to close family members that actually take the time to send them back to me!

I do agree, the whole 'to and from' business is stupid really. What's the point anymore, years ago when there was no internet or whatever, then yes all fine and good, but now ecards are much easier!