Code Switch The agony and ecstasy of parenting with Hari Kondabolu
Oct 18, 2023
Hari Kondabolu, a comedian and actor known for his comedic commentary on social and political issues, explores the challenges of parenting in a complex world. The podcast discusses perspectives on fatherhood, challenging stereotypes, parenting biracial children, and the joys of becoming a father.
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DC School Segregation
- A white expecting father in DC was warned by other white parents about the schools.
- This coded language implies racial and socioeconomic anxieties about neighborhood demographics and resource allocation.
Fatherhood and Gender
- Hari Kondabolu questions the relevance of traditional fatherhood amidst evolving gender norms.
- He grapples with raising a son without reinforcing toxic masculinity while acknowledging societal pressures.
Inherited Patriarchy
- Hari Kondabolu reflects on his father's adherence to traditional South Indian patriarchal norms.
- His mother, despite defying gender expectations in India, reinforced these norms in the US, impacting Hari's perspective on parenting.