Some viewers found Paige’s downward spiral (drinking to cope with her parents' divorce) to be "shattering" and "depressing," though they acknowledged it as a realistic exploration of a gifted child's struggles.
Sheldon discovers Paige drinking and partying at an East Texas Tech frat house. While shocked, Sheldon shows a protective side, attempting to keep an eye on her as she spirals. young sheldon s06e13 480p hdrip