The series’ showrunner acknowledged that adults can get away with a bit more annoying behavior on TV than kid characters can, especially in a network sitcom with a studio audience, as opposed to a more subdued single-camera comedy.
While that may sound counterintuitive to some, it actually makes a lot of sense to me.
Turning back the clock to a time when Sheldon was more naïve seems to have paid off for Young Sheldon, which has been a ratings winner as it continues to take steps towards The Big Bang Theory’s timeline.