Rhys Nicholson, comedian, jokes about becoming a parent and shares thoughts on parenthood, social pressure, personal anecdotes, and reactions based on claiming to be good with kids or not.
The speaker feels uncertain about becoming a parent at the age of 29.
The speaker jokes about their anxiety and fear of not being able to hold a baby properly.
Deep dives
Mixed feelings about becoming a parent
The speaker expresses both interest and uncertainty about becoming a parent. They have always loved the idea of having kids, but feel unsure and unready at the age of 29. They also have concerns about not wanting a child like themselves.
Anxiety about holding babies
The speaker admits to being anxious about holding babies and not knowing how to interact with them. They share a humorous anecdote about being passed a baby at a family function and jokingly express their fear of not being able to hold the baby properly. They discuss the contrasting reactions people have when someone claims to be bad with kids versus being good with kids.
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Thoughts on Becoming a Parent and Dealing with Kids
Rhys Nicholson jokes about becoming a parent in "Live at the Athenaeum" only on Netflix. Follow us @NetflixIsAJoke on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
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