Why Welcome To Plathville Fans Can't Stand Barry Plath
Barry Plath from Welcome to Plathville may not be as outspoken as his wife Kim Plath, but that hasn’t stopped fans from taking issue with him. Barry is proud to be the patriarch of the family, and although his behavior is subtle, most fans think that he is just as bizarre and troubled as his wife, Kim Plath. Oftentimes, he tries to come across as being genuine and sincere, but some viewers aren't buying it.
The way the Plath children were raised has been a hot topic since Welcome to Plathville first aired. Barry and Kim have been accused of using religion to control their family, with fans feeling that the strict rules they implemented have done more harm than good. In particular, the older kids have had a difficult time adjusting to life in the real world, and learning to navigate romantic relationships.
Related: Welcome To Plathville: Why Kim & Barry's Marriage Could Be In Trouble
Many fans think that Kim is a narcissist and a hypocrite, but Barry tends to get overlooked. However, he may be equally responsible for the fractured family dynamic. Now, it's time to take a look at a few reasons why fans can’t stand Barry Plath.
Barry isn’t typically as direct as Kim in terms of his approach to communicating with his children, and giving them guidance and advice. A lot of times, his criticism is hidden behind what looks like well-meaning suggestions. His condescending tone, and the way he speaks to his kids, truly upsets viewers. Instead of actually apologizing to his son and daughter (Micah and Moriah Plath) when they tried to discuss why they were upset about how they were raised, and the inevitable consequences that followed, he gave a clipped and almost mocking response. Fans were outraged when he said, «Can you forgive
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