Yeah I think people over anthropomorphize animals wayyy too much.

I take mine out once a week or so, just to get him used to handeling as he is still really young, I don't want him to be overly shy or aggressive as an adult.

I mainly hold him to check on his physical appearance and make sure he still looks healthy.

I sometimes turn my heating blanket on to low and let him curl up and take a nap while I play on the lap top on the bed.