Yep. And what sort of 'leader' or 'head of household' let's things get into such a state that there's a revolt in the first place? It's not brainwashing; the tipics got brought up in the first place because Sarah was unhappy and overly buedenes and fatigued with the labor split.

Mark could have been more like an actuap partnwr and less like a another child that has to be cared for and directed.

Especially if he's demanding "provider and protector" respect.