Episode 1153 - Chelsea Peretti

Social Concerns

Chelsea Peretti shares her concerns about the lack of social interaction for her toddler during the pandemic. She worries about the psychological impact of isolation, noting that her child hasn't seen another kid in months, which might lead to social awkwardness. Chelsea humorously compares her situation to living on a farm, where children at least have animals as companions, unlike her son who is confined to their LA backyard 1.

I don't know. I'm just worried he's gonna get weird. I mean, he said yesterday, I don't want the mirror anymore. I want other kids.

--- Chelsea Peretti

She also expresses frustration with the concept of forming social pods, emphasizing the trust required and her reluctance to engage with families who aren't as cautious 2.

   

Parenting Struggles

Parenting during the pandemic presents unique challenges, as Chelsea Peretti describes the daily struggles of raising a toddler in isolation. She humorously recounts how much of her day is spent catering to her child's needs, like constantly bringing him glasses of water 3. Chelsea also shares her attempts to maintain some semblance of normalcy, such as setting up a stationary bike in the shower to keep it out of her son's reach 4.

I bought this, like, tiny exercise bike that Quinta Brunson suggested, and I put it in a shower in my house because there's, like, we don't have a spot for it, and I don't want my son getting into it.

--- Chelsea Peretti

Despite these efforts, she acknowledges the broader impact of the pandemic on children's development and the difficulty in finding solace or guidance from others in similar situations 3.