ok but, tbf. tmnt 2012 really captured asian households pretty accurately though. none of them are good at expressing their emotions to/with each other lmao (I'm 100% projecting ofc)
do some of their behaviors justify it? no. but I think that's what makes their family dynamic feel realistic.
personally, I like the idea that sometimes they just don't know what's right or wrong, and how actions could have affected people internally. they live in a very hostile and isolated place, not having anyone but themselves to interact with (lack social skills) for years.
plus, splinter isn't the best father either; he too has his own flaws, own unsolved traumas. that alone definitely affects the whole family. but all in all, he tried his best
It's a bit out of place to compare this show with other versions when they each have different backstories. and different backstories affect character dynamic overall.
also. this is the reason why I dislike when people say that the 2012 family is abusive, especially towards mikey. Idk what show y'all watching, but this family would KILL people for mikey's sake. pfff.
honestly, I just think this show was written poorly.
like, most of the concepts in this show are good but the executions were bad. the family dynamic is a great example for that
