# Oral historians debate Young Sheldon's 'difficult' child actor

> Oral historians question if Young Sheldon's Iain Armitage was 'difficult' as an 8-year-old on set.
- Title: Oral historians debate Young Sheldon's 'difficult' child actor
- Summary: Oral historians question if Young Sheldon's Iain Armitage was 'difficult' as an 8-year-old on set. Oral historians found Iain Armitage, who was 8 when he…
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## Oral historians question Young Sheldon's 'difficult' child actor
Oral historians debate whether Young Sheldon's Iain Armitage was difficult as an 8-year-old on set.
## Annie Potts describes Armitage's challenges
Annie Potts says Armitage had to manage psychological weight of being 9 years old on set.

> We were all working for Iain. We were all serving him. The characters were meant to serve his journey, so that is a lot for a little person to manage psychologically.
## Jason Alexander and Wallace Shawn share insights
Jason Alexander and Wallace Shawn note Armitage was manic and energetic on set.

> He was very manic at first. He was wild. He would be running around, almost the absolute opposite of the character he played.
## Armitage responds to questions
Armitage says it was a privilege to work as an 8-year-old on Young Sheldon.

> It was a complete privilege to be on this show and play this character. But yes, it was a big undertaking for an 8-year-old.
## The debate continues
Oral historians find Armitage's experience highlights how unusual it is for child actors to work.
## Key takeaway

Oral historians found Iain Armitage, who was 8 when he joined Young Sheldon, was sometimes difficult but appreciated for his talent and age.