Naming Ceremony Is Nonsense – Robbyjeanacker

The main story centers on a woman advising men to carry out DNA tests immediately after childbirth, a suggestion that sparked heated debate around trust, marriage, and cultural practices. In response, one controversial comment stated, “Aswear instead of that nonsense naming ceremony use that money for DNA.” This remark is problematic because it dismisses naming ceremonies as “nonsense,” ignoring their deep cultural, spiritual, and familial significance in many Nigerian communities. Beyond the insult, it reframes childbirth and family bonding as purely transactional, driven by suspicion rather than trust. While conversations about DNA testing can be valid in certain contexts, reducing cultural rites to wasteful expenses fuels cynicism, undermines shared values, and escalates gender distrust instead of encouraging respectful dialogue.