I'm a godfather to two nieces of mine who have both been Christened at an early age - I was too. I didn't approve when I heard my sister wanted to do this (for similar reasons to most other posts here), but in reality I don't think it will do them any harm - just as it hasn't for me. Just because they've been Christened doesn't mean they have to stick with religion for the rest of their lives. They can and will make their own choices in life - this is not a commitment they have made and therefore should feel comfortable relinquishing the shackles of religion - if that is their wish