Who is a childs christening really for? [Spirituality & Religion]

I always thought it was for the child but a number I go too now seem to be more for the parents or the family

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helenS · 36-40, F

Christening means that God accepts you as your child, no matter what the biological parents may think.

Kerrmit84 · 36-40, M

@helenS but the parents and God parents are committed to raising the child in a certain way so their input and beliefs matter