guideparent

Definitions

A person who, at a child's naming ceremony, agrees to help raise the child (especially in a non-religious setting)

Examples

“The guideparents were very nervous during the naming ceremony.”

“There’s a section where the guideparents and parents make⟳ their pledges to the child, usually promising to be there unconditionally and to support⟳ them always.”

“Our experience⟳ is that almost all humanist naming ceremonies have⟳ guideparents involved.”

“Becoming a guideparent gives the person a special role in the baby’s life.”

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