Meri and Kody Brown only welcomed one child together, Leon. Like many of the adult children, they prefer to stay out of the spotlight and largely keep to themselves.

But now, many Sister Wives fans wonder if Kody played a role in Leon’s estrangement.

One Viewer Suggests Meri & Kody Brown Put Too Much On Leon’s Shoulders

Leon Brown had a unique circumstance growing up. They had plenty of brothers and sisters, but they were Meri’s only child. Did that play into how their parents treated them?

“Leon being the Secret Keeper,” a Reddit user titled their post on the platform. “I’m doing a rewatch and am now on Season 13.

During the opening of Lizzie’s Heritage, Kody is talking to Leon, and expressing how he wants to move out of Las Vegas. I’m noticing a pattern from previous seasons how Leon is being given information from their parents behind the other family members.”

The OP goes on to discuss how Leon played witness to the catfishing scandal from the beginning. And shortly after, Kody confides in them that he isn’t interested in moving the family. Although Leon has always been mature, they were still a very young adult at the time.

“Why is Leon being put in a place where they are told things before the adults?” the OP continued. “This is right before Kody announces to the wives the need to move.

I’m wondering if this is one of many reasons Leon has stayed away from the adults. No child, even if they are 21, should be put in this type of position. I’m wondering if this was done on a regular basis for Leon when growing up.

Other Sister Wives Viewers Add Their Thoughts

Meri Brown has publicly stated that she and Leon still have a close relationship. Leon simply wishes to stay out of the spotlight, which is why she doesn’t talk about them to the press often.

Leon also proudly attended Christine’s wedding and happily reunited with their siblings. In a nutshell, it doesn’t seem that Leon wants to keep away from the entire family. They are just particular about who they will spend time with. And they don’t seem interested in time with Kody.

Other Redditors wrote:

• “Some of the kids were definitely parentified. Logan really seemed to be doing way too much for a high schooler, he left and he like really left. I think Leon individuated in a big way to break ranks, which is interesting bc [they] seemed so on board for so long wanting a similar family.”
• “Kody triangulates his wives between each other. He also triangulates his older kids and their mothers. He lovebombs them and parentifies them to get what he wants. He’s disgusting.”
• “Kody and the SWs have made a lot of bad decisions. Leon being an only child may have been privy to a lot of adult talk.”

What do you make of the family’s dynamic? Do you think the adults put too much pressure on Leon? Share what you think in the comments.

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