I was trying to articulate this the other day but didn’t do a very good job, she sometimes does this very weird, seemingly over the top aggro response to things. It’s like she doesn’t know how to convey authentic emotion— awkward when trying to show sweetness and love (anybody else think the way she pats the baby’s back is weird? She’s not burping him as far as I can see…just an awkward pt on the back?) and OTT snappy/mean when trying to show boundaries/disciplinarian response. She’s done it to James, Ronnie, and there was even a time when she scolded Hens for peeing in her roses (I believe) where I thought “that seemed like kind of a mean scolding of the dog you’re practically married to!”
It’s almost like she thinks to herself ok other moms get exasperated when their kids get into mischief I’ll show that! Or other moms love their kids I’ll show that! But she’s a bad actress and it doesn’t come across right. The “angry Sofie” responses don’t even really make sense for a person who is actually angry…if that makes any sense??
You can be a fabulous parent and also be a strict disciplinarian, and you by no means have to be mean or cruel. Likewise, you can take a more laidback, softer approach while still having boundaries and clear expectations. Without getting into a massive nature v nurture discussion, I personally think (at least in part) the best parenting is guided by your child’s personality and needs— and what works best and is healthiest for your family. It almost seems like Sophie just doesn’t know how to handle Ron as a real little person with certain, maybe to her unexpected, needs and a personality that (as others on here have said) isn’t the sport loving rowdy type Jamie hoped for?
Or maybe she’s just a total sociopath out to appeal to as many people as possible because it equates to more money but she’s a terrible actress and it comes across forced and awkward af