MEET KODY'S TWO MOMS | Sister Wives | Season 2 Episode 2 | Psychologist Reacts

[@dramallamamama]

But Kody DID NOT grow up that way. His dad didn’t become a polygamist until he was an adult. At that point, he became one.

[@TG-fq6vy]

Exactly

[@jae6335]

My thoughts, too.

[@kristinewithak8265]

Was going to say the same.

[@critiquerwhittaker]

I agree that he didn’t grow up that way but once he adopted this new faith, he saw what the “norm” was and adopted that too. He’s said things like, “I know lots of marriages that are romance-free.” He embraced that culture that he adopted and was so mad that anyone had the “audacity” to want the role he gave to Robyn. The cherished, romantic, truly connected role. Kind of interesting how he accused Christine of just wanting him as a resource, for what he could do for her but that was actually Robyn. She said herself that her #1 priority was marrying someone to take care of her and her kids, love wasn’t necessary. 🙄

[@abigale1972]

Was just getting ready to type the same thing

[@SuperMsPharmacy]

Pretty sure Logan has said that because of his responsibilities as a child he never wants to have children. That is a pretty big impact.

[@missJolie85]

I've never heard him speak in public like that, he is very private. Aspyn has said something like that as far as I know.

[@deborahlester4018]

I did a lot of the care of my younger siblings. It made me confident and responsible. I knew I was contributing to my family. There was nothing awful about it. It is a situation shared by millions of kids around the world.

[@nachosisterwife]

My aunt was pulled out of school at 12 and married by 15. She loved her husband and no one ever treated her with pity or contempt. But still-my dad (her younger brother) never got over it and became a lifelong promoter of girl’s education. And all my uncles sent their daughters to school through college (a few are too young/college bound). So; I agree with your analysis and it makes me like Kody even less-it’s really sickening and revealing that he saw his mama’s heartbreak and neglect and got the message that it was OK instead of deciding that his family was going to be different!

[@andeeq666]

First of all, Kody has sent his daughters to college for an education. He doesn’t want them pulled out of school at 12 and married at 15! Second of all, Kody didn’t see his mother’s heartbreak or neglect, if it even existed! He was a grown man before his parents converted to polygamy! He didn’t grow up observing polygamy amongst his parents! Why don’t you watch the first few seasons so you don’t look silly like Psych Pop.

[@StephanieRivera33]

David, as you progress in your re-watch, you absolutely must watch S6E17 “Tragedy in the Family.” In this episode, the family goes back to Kody’s hometown to visit his and Janelle’s moms after both his brother and father pass. I think it’s possibly the most insightful look into who Kody is on the show.

[@charisselinnell-morton4137]

Yes I remember that and I also remember that they actually felt Kody was gay.All the girls in his high school and most males thought he was obnoxious and gay. I remember that they also said he was attention seeking.

[@GameChanger597]

@@charisselinnell-morton4137 Did they use the word gay? I thought they just insinuated he was flamboyant? I definitely remember them saying he needed to be the center of attention.

[@conniebiwersi1903]

@@GameChanger597 Yes, someone did say gay!!

[@charisselinnell-morton4137]

@@GameChanger597 Yes I specifically remember that they asked a male friend and a bunch of females. Then it was actually edited down and now instead seeing the full clip it’s only a few women. I also have noticed a significant shift of his behavior as he once seemed to be a harmless ham. I have to wonder if he is also perhaps on steroids testosterone or some type of big pharma. TLC hides things we all saw that with the Duggers …Kody Brown might have some kind of issue but TLC will milk the narrative and within a few years we find out that it was a literal horror show.He is also really into weapons but he was specifically into selling the very same things that the Las Vegas shooter had . I always thought that it’s very suspicious timing that he stopped the gun shows after that for about 8 months allegedly. I just see secrets .

[@laurierosejones9531]

​@LiveYourLifeExtra I remember that clearly. After that, his behavior about wrestling with his friends took on a new light.

[@teena4rl211]

Kody's nephew, comedian Benjamin Brown, gave an interview on A Year in Polygamy in which he detailed the brutal conditions of life on the family ranch and working for the family business. Kody's brothers, who have a KZbin channel and who left the faith, have also discussed their traumatic childhood and intimated that their father was abusive. I think that has much more to do with how Kody's narcissism developed.

[@Graupella]

May I have the name of the brothers channel?

[@teena4rl211]

@@Graupella The Brothers Random

[@andeeq666]

So true. An abused child has difficulty knowing how to treat others, especially the son of an abuser who never saw his mother treated well. The daughters of abusers have trouble not knowing how they, themselves, should be treated. Bring them all together in a polygamist marriage and you get the Browns.

[@sharib9447]

Kody’s dancing at his friends wedding says a lot of his personality lol.

[@sallywasagoodolgal]

How I think about Kody's marriages -- they are a desert. Robyn has the oasis, with the date palms, the shade, the water, the cool breezes, the tent, the Sheik. The others have the dunes, the relentless sun, the blowing sand, the hot wind, the endless slogging to get through it, and the ill-tempered camel. All desert experiences, but I know which I'd prefer! Apples and oranges? I think not.

[@londonsapphire1326]

Your analogy is awesome!! 👏🐪☀️

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

Perfect analogy. Also, I’m rewatching right now and there’s something I keep noticing. Robyn gets MORE than equal time, she gets his love, the romance, the attention for her kids, the GIANT house with 6 bedrooms, while some of the other wives don’t even have houses. All that, and Robyn for some reason keeps imposing herself on Kody’s time with the other wives. He sits down to talk to Meri, Robyn FaceTimes him. He hangs out with Janelle, Robyn stops by. He’s staying the night at Christine’s house, and Robyn is texting. Then she starts with the “my kids can’t be away from him for more than a week” as a way to keep him on a leash. How could they NOT be jealous?? They were destined to fail once Robyn entered the picture.

[@charri3]

​@@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis Actually, it was 2 days. Robyn's kids couldn't be without Kody for more than 2 days.😮

[@shayprendergast]

The parentification of the older kids is just terrible. We get to see Logan doing it, but we know Christine's oldest kids were doing it too because she said at that time she was working at night and Kody refused to come tuck her kids in because he was too busy. (When they all lived in the same dang house!) Just infuriating behavior.

[@juliecazabon2861]

And with all the adults in that household it just makes no sense. If K wasn't willing/avail/or able there is no reason another sister wife couldn't have stepped up to help tuck C children to bed while she was at work...IMO

[@shayprendergast]

@@juliecazabon2861 agreed, Meri for sure had more free time than the other moms

[@andeeq666]

Were you all so coddled and babied? My word, let’s just cry a river for the injustice of not being tucked in or of being the oldest child and learning responsibility for your younger siblings. Such an atrocity! 😂

[@Bunchoeves]

​@@andeeq666the point is, that for children who need it (I always needed closure as a child and wanted my mom to wake me up to say goodbye before she went to work in the morning) there were 3 other adults in the house who could have easily walked downstairs to tuck younger ones in, and they wouldn't do it, even the one who was the father could not be bothered to do something for his young children that takes 5 minutes. Imagine the same situation with Ari or Sol. It must be heartbreaking to be one of the original wives kids and see your father prefer his other children.

[@inesferreira9431]

i watched not long ago, a tiktok in wich Maddie spoke of Logan as a big brother and a man and how he always took care of them, put others and actions before himself or his own to help, and how he always gave so much and never received much in return. Then she says that she's happy he has his at the time girlfriend because she sees how much he gives to her but also how she gives back to her brother. It was beautifull and emotional to watch but also sad to know he had to grow up so fast.

[@BerryHair405]

My favourite episode is the anthropology students observing the Browns and I hope you cover it in later seasons! Their professor asks: Which one is the love wife? Which one is the sex wife? And I think Kody and the wives try really hard to pretend they are more expansive than their hierarchy and roles.

[@paulan7218]

My favorite part about those episodes was when the anthropology students pointed out they Cody spends way more time with Robbins children. Specifically, the little boy and Robin tried her damnedest to try to explain that away, even though the whole audience knows that the anthropology students were correct.

[@Graupella]

Apparently that was all fake and those people were actors. Or at least I read it on Reddit, but yeah who knows if that’s true.

[@user-jv5pp8pv9l]

​@Graupella You mean Robyn made a Reddit account to deflect? 😂

[@lollymac2259]

My husband is an engineer and as a senior project in college he designed a playground. I happen to have my Masters in education. We researched together and “safe” playgrounds hold the attention of children for a significantly shorter period of time. Certain risk taking behavior is inherent in humans. Like you said it’s about taking in and learning how you fit in a certain space.

[@kaycarle8361]

Fascinating!

[@kaycarle8361]

I know a lot of kids involved in more dangerous sports (climbing, skiing, etc.) and they seem so much more aware of their own abilities and boundaries than the kids who are sheltered from that. I was very sheltered/a couch potato as a kid because my parents are EXTREMELY anxious when it comes to kids playing, and I don't think it was good for me at all.

[@sherylynwhite9817]

Playgrounds are built to avoid lawsuits!

[@LizRealGirlBeauty]

Very true. One of the local schools put in a "safe" playground, and it's about 30 minutes of interest, tops. Going to the city playground which is much older and has the stuff that was removed from the school, it's over an hour of play before my son is wanting to go home.

[@andeeq666]

Of course. But it’s not necessarily about risk-taking being inherent in young children. It’s about fun and boring. Compare a tall, long slide vs. a short 6-foot long one. The long slide is more fun, but not because of the risk of seriously injuring yourself if you fell off the ladder or over the side. It’s more fun because it’s a longer ride and the feeling of weightlessness tickles your tummy. Same with the motion of higher swings, see-saws, and tilt-n-twirls.

[@Sprklngglassslipper]

They talk about the fact that Kody's dad married Janelle's mom as another wife...but they almost never discussed that Janelle was first married to Meri's brother then divorced him and was married to Kody after that. And they wonder why there are odd dynamics all over the place...

[@lindalund9621]

Yes It is weird

[@andeeq666]

Yep, and Christine left Kody to marry another man of her same religion, who is probably also a divorcee. No one is happy.

[@MishkaMeshel]

Yup and no one seems to think about the pain Janelle coming into the family caused Meri. It boggles my ming actually that people often point fingers at Meri for being "mean" or whatever but no one stops to thinks bout the fact that her sister in law divorced her brother than started a relationship with her husband.

[@susanjoyce-yq2mg]

I did not know this! Thanks.

[@seameology]

Christine's new husband is a widower with eight children. His youngest was five when his wife died.

[@kimbers1238]

She's inadvertently teaching her kids to be anxious. That they r only safe with her

[@londonsapphire1326]

Right!! Fast forward ten years and you see Aurora and Breanna dealing with anxiety. Sad.

[@andeeq666]

She’s only 1 out of millions of parents who have done so.

[@Bunchoeves]

I wish I had learned that earlier in my child raising. They were practically grown before I knew this concept.

[@moaraa2575]

@@Bunchoevesit amazing to watch others and still have time to instill this concept. While some of mine were teenagers I still had a few younger ones.

[@FlowerChild65]

There have been allegations of abuse from people who grew up working at this ranch (child labour etc) just so folks are aware. Kody's parents joined this faith when he was on his mission (usually 18/19 ish) so he didn't grow up with a polygamy dynamic in the home. It is really common for narcissists to cast people into roles. Also, a few videos back you compared Meri and Kody to the dynamic of women who commit crimes for/with men. I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees it!

[@jae6335]

I got that, too. By bringing in Robyn, Meri was desperately trying to find something to make Kody kind to, and happy with her. For narcissists like Kody, that does not work.

[@Angelface11]

Ugh..narcs are the worst...prayers for those still under the spell of these abusers...I was..thankful to be free of narc abuse

[@kristinmullins6896]

I also think Robyn tries to infantilize her children. I saw a photo of Ariel’s at 6 with a pacifier. I don’t know. My empathy lacks with her because I think she’s so dishonest 🤣🤣

[@andeeq666]

What business is it of yours if Ariel has a pacifier? How do you know the poor girl wasn’t Autistic or had other cognitive or developmental issues? You sound like a judgmental bully.

[@bridgettross4589]

She’s older now and still using the pacifier. I’ve wondered if Robyn is still nursing nursing one or both of the younger kids??

[@kelammo]

She does and encourages Kody to as well.

[@kelammo]

@@bridgettross4589😮god I hope not. She likely wouldn’t have gained the last few years of weight if she did. Plus you know Kody thinks he’s the only one who should be touching those udders.

[@laneneal3510]

She was trained in this indoctrination to make her place in the family. She believes this is what she has to do. Her childhood trauma made her the narc she is. That’s why she’s always so confused.

[@aimeeguzman6758]

No, kody did not grow up that way BUT it is still what he saw when his dad added another wife. It doesn't matter the age, it was still the dynamic he learned. Robyn has made her kids have the anxiety they have because she was anxious herself. You could see in this example and what the other kids have said. She keeps them in a bubble. This is also why it was hard to blend her kids in, she didn't let them be a part of the family the same way all the other kids were. Kody went along with her and it made a big divide.

[@andeeq666]

What do you mean it’s what he saw? His parents lived in Wyoming, Kody left Wyoming and was married with two wives for himself! How much do you think he actually saw?

[@amelton1620]

Dude love your channel. You crack me up and I’m so thankful u popped up on my feed. I have been a binge watcher since. Keep up the great videos I am loving them and I get so excited when I get a notification of a new one. Thanks a million

[@lisaowen6103]

Fast-forward to Sol going with Kody to coytoe pass. Kody put Sol into the Cistern Hole. Sol was terrified . Janell said to Kody , Robyn wouldn't like that. Sol isn't as ruff and tumble as the other children.

[@lbarmstrong1]

I was horrified at THAT one! Hasn't Kody ever heard of cave ins?! But then, anyone who stands on the very top of a 12 foot ladder to put up outdoor lights in a high wind isn't exactly going to live forever.

[@Sprinkle-pixie-dust]

The oldest kids had too much responsibility at a far too young age. It’s so sad

[@kathyglass2922]

I want to see kody make breakfast every day for every single one in the family. Everyday kody. Stop being the sperm donor.

[@Sprinkle-pixie-dust]

@@kathyglass2922 bet he would only make for his kids , AKA Robyn’s kid’s

[@darla8623]

Parentified children

[@paulan7218]

that happens all the time with large families that’s one of the downfalls of large families

[@michelleamato5370]

How is being capable and responsible a downfall?

[@aedsell]

I do appreciate the discussion about bubble wrapping kids and efforts in NY and Europe to reverse that.

[@lbarmstrong1]

I loved the rocks part. Did you hear Janelle's comments to Robyn as she was coming down? It was so good!!! And a portent.

[@AshleahShortcake]

Typically Robyn to use fear in order to control people and keep them in line. She's afraid of her kids climbing on rocks but is cool with her 6 year old getting out of her booster seat and standing up in a moving car... right. I love this "dangerous" park idea! I will give my kids "advice" on why they shouldn't do something or how they should do it so that they don't get hurt but after that if they choose to ignore me and do it anyway, I'm not going to stop them. I never knew why I did this but it was how I was raised so I passed it on. It's interesting to know why, I wonder if it's instinctual.

[@andeeq666]

Who cares? You see five minutes of someone’s life and you think you know them.

[@AshleahShortcake]

@@andeeq666 lol 5 minutes of her life? I've been watching her for 17 seasons, literally half my life, I've read their book and watched many interviews as well as psychologist analysis of the episodes. I'm also a psychology/anthropology major so I enjoy studying human behavior. Who cares about a 6 year old standing up in a moving car? Um police, CPS, firemen, family of the child, other drivers in the area who would be permanently scared for life if they got into even a minor accident with Robyn and Ari was thrown through a window and killed, anyone who cares about child safety? 🤷‍♀️ Wait... are you Robyn's friend that trolls everyone who speaks the truth about her lol?

[@user-jv5pp8pv9l]

​@@AshleahShortcakeAre you sure it isn't Robyn herself? 😂

[@AshleahShortcake]

@@user-jv5pp8pv9l oh, I'm pretty sure it's her or the nanny. One of the nanny's is named Mindy, Mindy/Andee, similar. Profiles with similar names and no pictures have been all over KZbin, FB, IG, attacking people who call out the truth about Robs. It's shockingly pathetic and only makes her look even worse, living off the other wives, refusing to work, yet she has time to do this shit? Get a job and a life Robs.

[@blu3622]

Love your takes on the Brown family dynamic!

[@DizzyME13]

Kody’s dad had a third wife that did not appear on the show. She didn’t want the publicity. ✌️

[@angelapate328]

Where do we find this info? I heard it once before & am intrigued.

[@cathyhartley73]

I work in local government, project managing playground installations and sorry that's not true that we purposely leave dangerous/broken equipment for kids to learn about safety. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen and we would never put kids in danger when using public playgrounds.

[@Angelface11]

Lol well that's you...plenty do

[@LinaGenX]

Good theory about Kody, except he did not frow up with polygamy. Kody grew up regular mormon, was an adult on his mission when his dad converted to the fundamentalist mormonism. He had at least one younger brother, (Curtis who died a few years ago) about 10 years younger who would have been around 10 when their dad took a 2nd wife. Curtis did not choose their fathers new religion, he only wanted one wife. It's like Kody said in the tell all last season that polygamy was all about ego. I truly believe it was Kody's massive ego that made him convert and ebd up with 4 wives, 4 wives he never attended to

[@andeeq666]

That’s what Kody’s friend said from the beginning of this entire show.

[@paulan7218]

Cody’s has a third mother that they never talk about because she didn’t wanna be part of the show

[@rebeccajones4stories]

Exactly. She's actually a talented artist. I think she's the mother of Winn's other children.

[@betsyroy6269]

Kody was probably 18 to 20 years old when his father chose polygamy. Prior he was LDS.

[@cierracarrico4718]

I hope that Robyn has seen or heard some of the things said about how she is overly protective of her kids. There is a fine line between being protective vs. preventing your kids from growing. It's clear that her way of parenting has prevented her kids from growing. All of the others moms kids have left the nest except for Robyns. It's still shocking that Kody seems ok with that but tells his and Janelle sons that they need to move out!

[@andeeq666]

Why do care if she’s “overprotective?” By the way, Robyn’s son is autistic, not sure if he can live on his own yet. Judgmental much?

[@cierracarrico4718]

@Andee Q when people put their lives on reality tv people will watch and people will judge. The answer to your question is in my comment. Robyn prevents her kids from growing and becoming independent. It's sad and that's why I care. Why do you care about what I think? She has 2 adult daughters, Aurora is almost 20 years old, so I'm not just referring to Dayton. Yes, Dayton is very high functioning autistic. Many high functioning autistic adults live on their own and have jobs and function in society. I find it very telling that the majority of the adult Brown children are secure and independent enough to move out except for Robyns kids. This is a video about Sister Wives, so I made a comment about Sister Wives. Unlike you who is judging me, a total stranger, for having an opinion.

[@andeeq666]

@@cierracarrico4718 “Judging” you? Haha. I simply asked you a question. But, I will now say that your analysis is very silly. You watch a couple moments and decide Robyn is too overprotective because her kids haven’t moved out yet. Did you ever stop to think that they actually like their mother, their young siblings, and their home life? You really know nothing about her kids or what kind of a mother she is, they’re total strangers to you.

[@AshleahShortcake]

@@cierracarrico4718 I'm pretty sure this "Andee" person is either Robyn or a friend of Robyn's, several fan pages have gotten into arguments with profiles with the same or similar names. It's always a newer profile with either no picture or one with pictures of flowers or something like that. There's debates on if it's Robyn or her nanny, her nanny is named Mindy, Mindy/Andee, pretty close. Robyn is so concerned about the entire world hating her that she's making fake profiles to attack people who speak truth about her. It's shockingly pathetic that she cares to this level, if her life was as great as she claimed why care what fans of the show have to say about you? She should get a job then she wouldn't have this kind of time on her hands and if she was the "empath" she claimed to be she'd have empathy for us viewers who have had to watch her narcissistic personality for 17 seasons, literally all of us stayed for the other wives. She's never going to win back any popularity back, her masked has slipped way too much for that, she should give up the popularity contest and focus on being a better person and trying to have a happier life and allowing her kids to live their lives and see their siblings. Keeping kids away from their siblings is so evil and controlling.

[@user-jv5pp8pv9l]

​@@AshleahShortcakeYes, girl! I don't think I've ever been more angry at her than when she went after Christine and called her a liar regarding something Christine said about her relationship with Kody. Look here, heifer, SHE'S the one in that marriage. Where do you get off telling her how it is?

[@18Callahan]

Kody had THREE moms. Bobbie Brown (she’s an artist) was the second mom years before Sheryl Brown.

[@charri3]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure you're right about that......🤔

[@lindalund9621]

Wow

[@Dropletsojoy]

As someone from the UK Ican tell you they are leaving broken playground equipment around because the council can't be bothered to fix it, its not intentional hahaha

[@kristinmullins6896]

Kodys parents didn’t become polygamists until he was in his 20’s I think he says. What I find interesting is members who’ve spoken out after leaving the AUB, this was a gossip channel So take that for what it’s worth, but they’ve spoken out saying since Robyn came into the family Kody only went to the others homes for filming and he basically left the family to be with Robyn. That Robyn never acted like she wanted to be in the family at all. The person isn’t on the record yet because of her ties to the AUB community or because of personal life stuff but may go on the record at some point. Interesting though!!

[@charri3]

Do you want to share with the group WHY Robyn was the favorite wife? Allegedly. And because she treated Kody like her "best customer ", she got a nanny. Allegedly. 🫢

[@andeeq666]

The gossip makes no sense.

[@user-jv5pp8pv9l]

​@@andeeq666It makes loads of sense. Robyn was 5 hours away and treats Kody like her best customer. The other wives acted like wives. Robyn is a good bit younger and used to be thinner. He fell in love with her and has for all intents and purposes abandoned his original family long before the wives left him. I see you keep defending Robyn and Kody...why? They're quite awful. Especially Kody. He's a terrible husband and father to 3/4 of his family. He's mean, immature, and takes zero responsibility for anything.

[@Chrissy85308]

Growing up our school had gravel under the monkey bars. That was in the 70s though. My kids had 4.5 years in Germany. They were 3 and 1.5 when we moved there. I wish we could have stayed longer because it was more like my childhood.

[@sandieyule1644]

I used to get so mad at my husband when he would say "they will only do it once" let the kids figure it out. While I would be the one saying no no your going to get hurt!

[@nelliekenny9630]

I'm with him. They learn quickly.

[@paulan7218]

I bet that was an exercise in frustration for you. Children will never learn, but you just telling them not to do something. They have to feel the hurt themselves before they learn.

[@pamelalewis9321]

I love that you are watching from the beginning.

[@laurierosejones9531]

Janelle owned the house that Meri and Kody rented as newlyweds.

[@PWatts-ff2fd]

Good point about the "overly safe" playgrounds! Kids can't learn to access risk if they are overly protected from natural and logical consequences! I think that many of these "safety systems" are created to minimize legal liability for injuries that might occur on this equipment.

[@harrietyounger6118]

I'm from the UK the only saws we have in a playground is a seesaw. Literally don't know anyone could believe that. I nearly wet myself laughing. There is usually something soft under the climbing frames ect but the rest of the park will be gravel. I have seen concrete tubes for them to crawl through and over. To me the shock of falling is enough to make them realise they were too high. We do not have Sharp objects there. That is too much danger. Falling and breaking a bone can cause a kid to never go back on something. I just can't with understand why an educated person would think that.

[@barbarabaldwin8922]

Look at how Logan hasn't and Aspyn hasn't had kids yet. They are both the eldest of Janelle and Christine's kids. Mikelti and Maddie are the only ones that have had kids so far (they both are the 2nd oldest of their family).

[@shaygard7535]

I grew up hiking in the southern Utah desert. I hiked on mountains and rocks just like that except I did it barefoot. My mother always said take off your shoes you'll feel the rocks better when you climb. She was right I never fell. Haha

[@sunshinegal4294]

It’s NOT how Kody grew up! Kody was already married before his dad even married Janelle’s mom! There were no kids to raise. The kids I believe were already raised. So I’m not going along with your analogy other than Janelle’s mom’s purpose was to please her husband.

[@LizRealGirlBeauty]

Kody does have younger siblings but I'm not sure how much younger. I thought they were still at home when his dad started taking other wives.

[@wellIdiditagain]

Kody & Janelle were raised in mein stream LDS. Robyn, Meri, & Christine were raised in AUB.

[@moaraa2575]

Initially I watched only YT commentaries. I’ve gone back to watch episodes at 16. I purposely chose not to watch earlier bc of the Robyn dynamic. You would think that kody would sympathize somewhat bc his mom had the same position as Christine. That’s so unfortunate. I had a large family, homeschool and raised my children with other families similar to mine. I initially was astounded when I saw the other mothers being like Christine. I will tell you I was super impressed with the freedom, confidence and independence the other children had. Once I followed their direction there was so much peace and a sense of pride to watch my children carve their own path and character. There’s a lot to say of large families and it’s benefits.

[@asda5910]

It looks like at times the older kids filled in for their Father! The same thing happened when he was out courting Robyn while Christine was pregnant

[@dvdezy1167]

I agree with you on wrapping kids up in cotton wool. Whilst I don't agree with violence just like learning it's too high if the soft flooring is moved and they fall i feel the same way with discipline. Kids of today have no fear because adults hands are tied. My now 16 yr old was out of control at 11. Went to school 2 days a wk if that. Would leave for school and not come home for a week or 2 with zero contact. Was smoking weed, vaping, chroming, drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. The police came around one day as one of her friends didn't return home after school. She was asked if she knew where she was and she smirked and shrugged. The police asked her to go inside so they could talk to me and she just stood there smiling. I was mortified and in tears as I didn't raise her that way. I had 3 older kids in their 30s who were good kids. The police couldn't do anything like lock her in the cells for an hr or so there hands were tied until she actually broke the law. Thats when the nightmare truly began. She would convince kids at school to leave during school hrs and catch a train to another town or to sneak out of home and night and party because when they would hesitate about.getting in to trouble she would say why are you scared what are your parents going to do. They can't hurt you physically and If they ground you just run away or sneak out. Sadly she was right. Timeout was meant to decrease domestic violence, violence and crime rates. Yeah right time out raised all 3. A little fear/respect keeps humans in check. I'm so petrified of jail I'm not going to risk heading there. The younger generation don't worry about that because they can get away with most things. We moved out of the town in 2021 and she is in yr 11 and plans on going to uni to study marine biology. If we had stayed she would probably have a child or 2 now like her friends.

[@andeeq666]

Sounds like you allowed your hands to be tied too much and for too long. Sounds like things are better now, that’s good. Life’s difficult.

[@mflong100]

Theory as to why making dinner was different than painting the house: mothers have been doing the household chores without delegating in our society whereas chores like painting have been done as teamwork. Normalize families making dinners together.

[@laurasalo6160]

Excellent insight. Have you been watching Dr Jonathan Haidt and Lenore Skenazy (I think... who wrote free-range kids). Great advice from them both. You nailed it.

[@Aurora_Pathways_Energy_Healing]

Robyn is a mass of anxiety and passing that on to her children

[@SleepyLeeeee]

Yeah, back in 1983 when I was three I remembering falling off the very top of a very tall slide. My booty somehow went over the side edge and down I went on concrete. I REMEMBER going down with my stomach in my throat. I landed on my butt. I must have been wearing a diaper because I don't remember it hurting or crying. I still went up really tall slides. Slow learner here😂😂😂

[@lbarmstrong1]

So funny! Glad you were ok.

[@andeeq666]

Concrete under a slide?!? Good grief!! I remember big slides always having gravel, grass, or dirt underneath them when I was a kid.

[@andreamesser4580]

Well also, Robyn could go get her kids off the rocks or follow them to keep them safe, but seemed to be looking around for someone else to make her comfortable with situation.

[@LiLiLit]

Also Kody uses the "wheel" analogy alot and his mom used a similar one. I wonder if it comes from the church.

[@lornawood3260]

Actually, Kody’s Dad had three wives, Geneille, Sheryl, and Bobbie Brown. Ms Bobbie, I believe, lives on the Brown Ranch in Wyoming in her own house. I got the impression that she didn’t want to be included in the Circus of Sister Wives. She also has an Instagram account showing her art.

[@patriceaustin6160]

Good point about the playgrounds

[@susanenglert7878]

I hope you are going to do a video of the documentary of Shiny Happy People - so looking to your comments on it!

[@nicmarbax]

Love your videos..just wish they were longer. 😊

[@nesserichie]

Janelle said that to Robyn, not Christine.

[@marcyarrowchis678]

Ya, Kody was NOT raised in polygamy and NEITHER did his parents!

[@lindalund9621]

No They say codys father only became polygamist when cody was adult Some say There was 3 wives

[@susanjoyce8053]

As a kid who grew up pre seat belts and in playgrounds with hard ground I have lived to tell about it. Kids should wear seatbelts and it hurts when you fall sometimes. As a parent I didn’t put my kids into dangerous situations but I was watching and allowing them to figure things out. It hurts to fall when your little but you also don’t have as far to go to get back up.

[@cherylmoorman5012]

David - janelle's mom didn't get with Kody's dad until later in life. So he didn't have that the whole time. Robyn is just a helicopter mom.

[@Christine82-b3k]

Appears that the origin of Robin saying”they just gave him to me” as though this is her job is rooted in Kody’s past. Problem is the OG three are too bright to really buy into this any longer.

[@slix96]

In the thumbnail that woman looks just like Robyn, is that Kody’s mom? 😮 Kody is just immature and has a mentality that he is above everyone else, yet cannot provide a stable home life for his kids.

[@charri3]

Yeah, he married his Mom when he put a ring on Robyn. I thought they looked surprising similar

[@Keviaism]

You need to watch season 12 e7 when they risk events. Christine and Robyn's relationship was so different then now.

[@Ginge1164]

Pretty sure he had 3 mom's but only 2 were happy being on the show. X

[@charri3]

Correct

[@nrusso967]

Good point, but Kody was already married to Meri when his father met Janelle's Mom, Sheryl. He wasn't a "kid" at the time. He was already grown up, so to speak.

[@marleneflanagan7137]

Kody's dad didn't join the AUB until Kody was out on his mission. So over 18. He didn't grow up in this.

[@leighmorrison4362]

Robyn emotionally stunting the growth of her children? The devil you say! My child was graced with exceptional balance and coordination. He scared the crap out of me, but HE never knew he scared the crap out of me.

[@love2sing20101]

The incest in this family is crazy. How awkward they are married step-siblings even though not raised together, your parents are still doing each other. Kody and Christine are like 4th cousins. Janelle was married to Meri’s brother. The list goes on and on. 🤢 I guess that is what you would expect in such a small community.

[@JadedGen]

On Logan, makes you consider if he’s not had kids yet because of basically raising his siblings. He definitely seems to be the child that very much separated himself from the mass way before anyone else, and without having a patreon to do it 😊. Thought I understand every family has its own ideals and gender role responsibility with in the marriage. What’s unfortunate is it fell to children to fill in the gaps of kody absenteeism in fatherhood. The scene of Logan carrying his baby sister to get her ready for school was what a father would do if mom is at work. Not only do it, but soak it up too. Not only the fact Logan assumes the role as his mother needs help, the kids look to him as a father figure. Yet he’s only a child himself.

[@PoseyLane]

I need to go back and watch previous seasons. This story is wild. I don't like Kody, but it doesn't surprise me that he is repeating his father's behavior. Also, I know this does not have to do directly with Kody and his wives, but I find it really weird and extremely selfish that Janelle and Kodys' parents decided to get married when they should have been focusing on their adult kids.

[@christystrong8277]

I would love for you to watch, the Duggar family and tell us what you think! Thank you! Love you and your wife!

[@Eyes.WideOpen]

That was my Favoirite episode!! One I am Sure Kody wish never aired lol Absolutely Epic!!

[@annecarlson2695]

public playgrounds have insurance and insurance requires the bubble wrap or they shut it down, lol

[@jmariew9966]

In the end it's no wonder the world they were trying to create EXPOLODED - The women found out that there is more to life than one man treating them like his personal slaves. We also know why non of the kids want polygamy in their lives.

[@juliecazabon2861]

I think you should review a back story on R's childhood. It's explained I believe in their book & possibly even on the show at one point that her mom was considered the mistess & that they lived in another town away from her polygamous father...might explain why she treated K as her best customer???...(just saying in my IMO)

[@jmariew9966]

I was talking more on the first 3, R is whole package that IMO is so cagey and shady I have never trusted her coming in. Her just calling her husband a customer is IMO wrong, and very strange.

[@charri3]

​@@juliecazabon2861 Word on the street of SW channels is that he is her best customer and she gives the kink he desires and she gets: a nanny, big house, special treatment for her kids, and free rein spending.

[@andeeq666]

He didn’t treat them like personal slaves. They stayed in the family for the money, fame, and family. Now, that the children are grown, they leave. No big surprise there! There were no real marriages going on with the first three from the beginning of the show! There was no real fourth marriage until after they were legally married after Meri divorced Kody.

[@jmariew9966]

Ok maybe slave is a harsh and totally wrong - but I saw so little effort in the raising of and providing for the children, remember he always calls the kids their kids not our kids their kids, he made the babies just didn't really take it futher than that. His place in heaven is set. He fluffed off the responsibilty to his concubines. I think Kody walked into a faith that he thought cool I get many wives and it back fired. He is into himself and only himself. And once a cute young thing enter the picture well we saw what happened.

[@MyLeda]

Actually both Kody & Janelle had the same faith as they both grew up mainstream Mormon. Both didn’t transition to fundamentalism Mormon until being adults.

[@starfish3156]

I think I seen this guy in person just can’t remember where❤

[@ruexlala]

Anyone else notice the resemblance in kody's moms and his 'soul mate'?? Freudian case study

[@christystrong8277]

You nailed it

[@deidrekoehler2882]

Kids have to take risks, it’s part of their development, it’s risks that are not toooo risky we need to watch out for.

[@shebaspurling605]

Where have you been? I really miss your program.

[@toniannzimmerman1182]

I see your point, however Christine took car of all the kids during g the day and had a job at night and couldn't get any help for her kids. Also,during an interview shortly after the move, one of the wives said Cody had wanted to move to Vegas. and they did so because of the real-estate downturn to buy property there cheaper. Also, one or more of the wives stayed during that interview that they only knew what was being said in the media. and they never talked to authorities directly.

[@kirstenpeterson8093]

Okay you keep telling yourself that!!!

[@wendyredd9890]

Love you and Allison!

[@loriAMinnesota]

I would love to watch all episodes with you and have you comment.

[@pattiwhaley1067]

You need to watch season 11 Robyn and Kristen used to go shopping together and Cody talked about how they were great together

[@katiebutenhoff2081]

Wyoming with a Y!!

[@aazappa]

Kody's Mom looked a lot like Robyn when she was younger.

[@JAScreativeArts]

Except polygamists don’t have health insurance typically (and I know Robin didn’t!), and in Europe they have healthcare provided. So in the US they almost have to pad everything because injury leads to devastating costs for the family, and often lawsuits for the owners of the playground, etc.

[@andeeq666]

Robin’s children could’ve been covered with health insurance by the state if she had applied for it. She likely didn’t, but nonetheless, it was available for them.

[@brea5416]

You are missing his mo.m who isn't ahoen Bonnie brown the artist . She isn't on the show

[@peggybentley9395]

Helicopter parenting does make kids to scared to adventure. My Dad had a gas heater that sat on the ground and I would hover over my little kids and my dad corrected me thoroughly. He point out they are automatically cautious and won't go toward the heater, but if I am continously protective they will grap at the stove and that is when they would get burn. IT Worked when they slow went up to it they felt the heat and didn't want to go near it.

[@Teresia12]

We didn't adjust our behavior. 😂 The strong survived. 😂 I never broke a bone no matter the fall. Jumped out of 12 ft tall swing swinging so high the chains were buckling. Did it over n over. Climbed big trees and sometimes fell. You gotta learn how to land it. My kids learned how to land it. I have to admit they didn't teach their kids how so their kids never climbed the huge trees. They climbed the smaller trees with a ladder. They didn't jump out of the swings. They are very careful. They are 18, 17, 15, 13, and 11. I'm not sure they can even swim. Their parents have to work. We grandparents had to work. That's why this generation is in the shape it's in.

[@carolmiller848]

Except Kody was an adult and he didn’t grow up in polygamy.

[@m.b.d7001]

Could you do a reaction on season 3 episode 5? This is when the sister wives visit Ken (Kody’s friend)

[@maggiekent7753]

I live in England - not sure where you got the idea of play areas here with dangerous objects around. From what I've seen our playgrounds are exactly the same as America. Except it's extremely unlikely a child will be shot dead here !

[@charri3]

It's true there's a high potential for that to happen.....but we can go to futbol - aka soccer- matches and people don't get beaten into a state of mental incapacitation & die like Simon Dobbins.🫤

[@lindalund9621]

Good point

[@pooky1972]

Apparently there were 3 moms. Not sure if one left or didn't want to be filmed

[@kathlynterry8196]

What?????? I’m going to,have to watch the early seasons.

[@petals2958]

i think kody has 3 moms but one didn't want to be filmed.

[@nicecatholicgrl]

What you say about kids and bumping into the world is so true. ..this why Janelle and Christine's kids are all well adjusted adults .. where ad Robyn's kids are paying the price now of an overprotective life.. it's really very sad. Robyn has failed in this area trying to keep them in the house ..but at some very soon point when the older kids fall in love and want to live their own lives Robyn will intervene and more then likely ruin it for them. And that's no joke ! The 2 older girls don't date even.. it's just not a healthy relationship Robyn keeps with her girls. And someday if Robyn wants them out of the home those kids won't have a clue of how to set up their own lives let alone their own. Apartment or home!! And again the more mom holds on at sometime the more those kids may push away and stray from mom and make bad choices as well. Robyn needs to grow up just as much as kody does!!

[@andeeq666]

Janelle’s and Christine’s kids are not ALL “well-adjusted.”

[@user-jv5pp8pv9l]

​@@andeeq666Shooo, defending Kody and Robyn isn't enough? Now you have to make digs at kids who were put in front of the world without their consent? Come on now. Leave the kids alone.

[@melniee2551]

The question to me is why Kody accepted that he gets love, but 3 of his 4 wives don't? He thinks it is OK for him to have 3 "brood mares" and 1 love interest? On what planet does a thinking, caring person think that is cool - regardless of what his father did. And Kody only saw his father's relationships as an adult - so he did not really grow up that way - he had plenty of years without polygamy in his life.

[@karennotAkaren1]

Absolutely. Not to mention he then married meri only months after changing to polygamy so he never. Really lived with his dad at all while he had more then one wife and if he was listening to his mom those years he should have heard her be jelous of janelles mom and done better

[@lbarmstrong1]

Oh not "brood mares." Remember, they were all 'panting" like dogs?!

[@charri3]

He's a polygamist- it's all ego baby!

[@andeeq666]

Don’t forget that they ALL chose this way of life. They stayed until the children were grown then went their separate ways. When Robyn’s are grown, she’ll leave.

[@Babs388]

not taking up for Robin but would like to point out that in Europe they have socialized medicine, so if a child gets hurt it's not going to cost them as much money as it could cost here in the USA and a lot of families can't afford an ER bill...

[@charri3]

The Browns CAN afford health insurance, but Kody chose not to do that. Although I'm pretty sure I remember something about Robyn's kids being insured....I think it was mentioned in relation to the adoptions

[@deborahlester4018]

I had a lot of responsibilities for my many younger siblings and the household. I think it made me independent and confident. I was proud to be helping my family. I had purpose in my life. Kids these days could use some in my opinion.

[@CATAGUILAR]

Janelle’s mom married Kody’s Dsd long after the man was having children with the first wive . So that analogy doesn’t work . Both of those women were past childbearing age . Kody may have had other mothers that left ….

[@angelaclarke3305]

I am from England and i don't know of any place that leaves out sharp toys. health and safety would be all over it. I think your information is wrong tbh