Kody Brown has never been shy about his unconventional parenting style, but his latest reveal on Sister Wives has fans in an uproar. In a recent episode, Kody discussed his youngest daughter, Ariella Brown. She reacts when he leaves to visit his other children. Kody said six-year-old Ariella would throw tantrums. She’d cling to his leg, begging him not to leave.
Kody’s reaction? He yelled for his wife, Robyn Brown, to “drag” Ariella away from him. This shocking choice of words sent social media into a frenzy. Fans couldn’t believe Kody’s response to his daughter’s emotional outbursts, labeling his parenting as heartless. Janelle Brown didn’t mince words. She called out Kody’s poor parenting. Her kids learned to cope with their father’s absence.
“Janelle said it best-this is poor parenting,” one fan commented online. Many others agreed, with some calling Robyn the true problem behind Kody’s changed behavior. “Kody is soft now because Robyn runs the show,” another viewer pointed out.
Kody speaks about family life with Robyn and their kids. Don't miss #SisterWives, Sunday at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/JkCs2hIc6Z
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Sister Wives: Robyn Brown’s Influence
For years, Kody Brown’s other wives, especially Christine and Janelle, have been frustrated with Robyn’s influence on his parenting. Both women believe that Kody has become too lenient with Robyn’s children, especially Ariella. Kody’s first 13 kids must handle his absence in a polygamous home. But, they treat Ariella’s emotions with special care.
Janelle criticized Kody for often leaving her kids to meet Ariella’s needs. She pointed out her kids turned out fine despite the same conditions. However, Kody seems to be adopting Robyn’s approach. Robyn describes it as allowing Ariella to “express herself” instead of making her adapt.
“Kody would never let any of his first 13 kids dictate when he could come and go,” Janelle said. This shows how Kody treats his youngest daughter differently than his older kids. Viewers are now questioning how much of Kody’s current parenting style is influenced by Robyn’s hands-on approach.
Robyn gets emotional as she and Christine reunite for the birth of their grandsons 🥺 Watch it all unfold on #SisterWives, tonight at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/lsY49rFXka
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Sister Wives: Fans Catch Kody and Robyn Brown in a Big Lie
Sister Wives viewers spotted a major story discrepancy between Kody and Robyn. This raised doubts about their honesty. In a confessional, Robyn said her kids, Solomon and Ariella, were mostly oblivious to family issues. She noted, “They don’t really track what’s happening in the family.” Furthermore, she mentioned that COVID-19 separation eased them into the reality of not seeing their siblings often.
However, in the same episode, Kody said Ariella was angry at Christine Brown. She didn’t like her because “she left my daddy.”” This immediately raised red flags among fans. How could Ariella be sheltered from the family drama if she’s openly sharing strong opinions about Christine’s departure?
Fans were quick to point out the discrepancy, with one Reddit user writing, “So, which is it, Robyn? Is Ariella clueless about the family breakup, or is she getting a nightly update meeting about how terrible Christine is?” Another fan added, “It’s clear Kody and Robyn didn’t compare notes before filming. This just proves they’re twisting the narrative to suit their own agenda.”
Robyn and Kody admit that they actually instilled animosity in the kids and prioritized Robyn's children over anyone else because of the loyalty and attention it rewarded. #SisterWives pic.twitter.com/tzpBfradw7
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Sister Wives: Viewers Call Out Kody for Twisting the Truth
Kody Brown’s tendency to “yammer” without thinking has caused tension for years. All four of his wives have called out his lack of a filter. But now, his contradictory statements are exposing deeper issues within his marriage to Robyn, and fans aren’t letting it slide.
The lie about Ariella’s awareness of the family drama isn’t the first time viewers have caught Kody or Robyn twisting the truth. The couple is now infamous for their faulty memories. They alter the timeline of events and contradict their own statements in the same episode. As one fan put it, “Kody talks so much, he forgets what he said two minutes ago. And Robyn is just as bad.”
Despite his plural marriage ending, Kody hopes time will heal his rift with the children. However, as Sister Wives goes on, his changing parenting and questionable honesty are widening the gap.