Many of the Plath kids have shown their dislike for their overbearing parents on Welcome to Plathville. Kim and Barry Plath have nine kids that they raised on a large farm in rural Georgia. The Christian fundamentalist parents were known for their strict parenting style, limiting their kids' exposure to others outside their home. Here are all of the reasons the Plath kids that have showed resentment towards their parents.
Welcome to Plathville shows the unconventional lives of the Plath family, who grew up without much connection to the outside world. Each Plath child has their own unique personality and relationship with their parents. Many fans have watched how the Plath kids have evolved over three seasons of the show, with Moriah Plath making the biggest strides with her parents. Moriah was known as the rebel child, as she wore more makeup and dressed less conservatively than the rest of her family. Kim and Barry have accepted Moriah, but some of the other Plath kids have not had that same level of acceptance and may be bitter because of it.
Oldest daughter Hosanna Plath is the only Plath child who does not appear on the show, apart from the intro in the first episode of Welcome to Plathville. She appears to want to distance herself from her entire family, as she reportedly does not speak to her parents and siblings often since movie to Ohio with her husband. Many fans cite the fact that Kim and Barry mocked Hosanna in their family documentary for having a lack of friends as some of the reason for her dislike.
While Lydia and Isaac are the most obedient Plath kids, many fans think they are actually resentful of their parents for breaking up the family. Lydia and Isaac are both made to be mediators between the older siblings and their parents. Though Isaac seems grateful to Kim and Barry for supporting his dream of becoming a pilot, Lydia does not have that same luxury. She is often relegated to cooking, cleaning and doing laundry for the whole family, leading many fans to believe she hates that she is being taken advantage of.
Oldest child Ethan Plath is the most outward in his disdain towards his parents, as they were a major part in his marital problems. Ethan was forced by his parents to choose between his wife and his parents, and Ethan chose the former. In Welcome to Plathville seasons 2 and 3, Ethan has heated arguments with Kim and Barry. Ethan dubbed his mom a sneaky lady, saying she manipulates her kids so she can always get things her way. His parents also made it so he could not see his younger siblings for several months.