Is it possible that Aurora and Breanna Brown are actually afraid of their mother? Some Sister Wives fans certainly think that’s the case, especially after this

week’s new episode.

Robyn Brown has always been a “helicopter parent,” but fans think she’s taken it to an entirely new level. Her daughters Breanna and Aurora are adults and

should have lives of their own now.

However, they only seem interested in spending time with family. Fans aren’t sure they’re capable of making an adult decision without their parents — and it’s worrisome.

What’s going on?

Sister Wives Fans Feel Sorry For Robyn’s Oldest Kids

As the children grow older, they appear on Sister Wives less frequently. Aurora and Breanna Brown made a rare appearance in last night’s episode. However, fans found their onscreen presence incredibly cringeworthy.

While their adult siblings have ventured out and explored the world, Robyn’s kids are sheltered and wouldn’t dream of making a move without their parents’ permission.

“I feel bad for those girls,” a Sister Wives viewer wrote on Reddit, referencing Aurora and Breanna. “Their mom hasn’t set them up to be independent at all. I can’t imagine being in college and asking my parents permission to do anything let alone just go to church. they also all look like they are constantly on the verge of tears.

Emotionally they are little kids… she has raised them to think every feeling needs to be a BIG feeling. They feel everything so deeply even the smallest thing.”

Viewers Think The Girls Are Too Sheltered

Other Redditors agreed their behavior was incredibly bizarre for other women their age. But taking their upbringing into consideration just makes the situation sad.

Sister Wives viewers wrote:

• “When one of them mentioned they’re both in college my jaw dropped. They talk and act as if they’re young teenagers. Asking permission from your mom to join a church when you’re an adult is just weird.”
• “Breanna was waaaaay too excited when her mom said yes. Like this was her biggest dream come true that maybe …. Just maybe….. her mom would let her talk to people outside the house. Really weird and sad.”
• “Breanna seemed so scared to speak up.. wonder what really goes on behind the scenes.. I think they are both people pleasers and don’t want to upset Kody or Robyn.”
• “I’ve witnessed parenting like this, it rarely ends well. Either the kid turns out too sheltered and afraid to partake in life, or they go hog wild. It’s not good parenting.”

What do you think about Robyn Brown’s odd dynamic with her older daughters? Do you agree with what other Sister Wives viewers have to say? Share your own thoughts and ideas in the comments below.

Catch new episodes of Sister Wives at 10 PM Eastern time each Sunday night on TLC.