"'I'm so ashamed of that" - Sister Wives star Kody opens up about past mistakes as a parent

In the latest episode of TLC's Sister Wives, released on December 29, 2024, Kody discussed his daughters' desire to attend church again with his wife, Robyn, and their daughters, Aurora and Breanna. Kody previously stopped attending church due to being ostracized for his involvement in plural marriages.

After the daughters visited the church, Kody wanted to explore another church experience with them. Kody confessed that despite being estranged from his former religions, he cherished the experiences he had growing up in them and hoped his children could have similar experiences in the LDS church.

Robyn reassured his daughters they wouldn't be forced into any particular religion or opinion. Kody recognized his past mistakes as a parent, trying to impose his views on his children instead of letting them form their own experiences. Kody even reflected on his evolution away from fundamentalist Mormonism. He briefly wondered if his public struggles with plural marriage were part of a larger plan.

"I'm looking back on my older children and realize all the mistakes I made because my perspective was actually so fundamentalist Mormon. And as I've evolved away from that, I'm like, 'Oh, I'm so ashamed of that.'" Kody said.

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Sister Wives stars Kody and Robyn's daughter claimed she cried while attending church

Kody sat down with Robyn and their daughters, Aurora and Breanna, to discuss their recent church visit on Sister Wives. Aurora shared that she had become emotional during the service, particularly when she saw the musicians warming up, and thought Breanna would be a great fit.

Aurora's emotions resurfaced as she described the experience, highlighting the sense of community and support among the churchgoers. Kody was touched by Aurora's words and acknowledged that the church visit had filled a need for her.

"It was just really nice to be around people who were, like, proud and sort of supporting each other and, like, not ashamed of seeing and praising about what they believed in," Aurora said.

In a confessional on Sister Wives, Kody reflected on his relationships with his children, noting that some of them struggled to open up to him. However, Aurora and Breanna were more forthcoming, and Kody appreciated their willingness to engage in deep conversations.

A flashback scene showed Christine, Kody's ex-wife, discussing how Kody's absence had affected their children. Kody acknowledged in a confessional that his plural marriage had created challenges in building intimate relationships with his children. He recognized that his frequent absences, often due to work or spending time with other wives, had limited his opportunities to bond with his kids.

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Kody revealed in episode 14 that he stopped visiting church after his divorces

In Sister Wives episode 14, released on December 15, Kody and Robyn went on a date where Robyn brought up the topic of their children's desire to attend church again for the first time. Their daughters, Aurora and Breanna, had expressed interest in returning to church, and Robyn shared her own longing to reconnect with her faith.

However, Kody harbored reservations about the church, feeling that it was no longer a welcoming space for him. His past experiences, particularly the backlash from his divorces, had left him disillusioned. As mentioned, the couple's relationship with the church had undergone a significant transformation after they publicly revealed their polygamous lifestyle.

Robyn acknowledged the profound impact the church's reaction had on Kody, leaving him feeling bewildered and uncertain. Kody explained that the church's response had been a turning point, causing him to question everything.

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Sister Wives is currently airing season 19 on TLC.