I would like to put forth another idea to the board of Sonic Universe directors that I think is most likely, probably, 100000% probable.
Managing one kid is a lot, and these two parents have not only ended up with two more kids, but one of them has an off the charts IQ and the other one doesn't understand that babysitting does not mean sit on your brother until he gives up.
Tails and Knuckles aren't really used to traditional, Wachowski discipline. They've never had sit downs, where they talk about their feelings. They've never had to suffer under their disappointed stares. Those things don't work on them.
Knuckles was raised a warrior, and Tails is under the impression that he can do no wrong.
So, in lieu of traditional discipline, I have decided that Tom and Maddie may need to start bringing emergency nerf super soakers around the house with them.
These new boys may not understand a Stern Parent Stare, but they sure do understand WAR.
The neighbors will stop by Sonic's house, watching alongside the blue hedgehog as Tails rockets across the backyard, shrieking for mercy, while Thomas Wachowski sprints after him, super soaker held high.
"What happened this time," the neighbor will ask.
"YOU'LL RUE THE DAY," screams Tom, still running. "YOU HEAR ME??? RUE THE DAY!"
Sonic shrugs. "Tails ate the last of the mint chocolate chip."
"GO FOR HIS LITTLE LEGS," Maddie screams from the roof.