Kim Kardashian is responding to growing criticism over her parenting after photos of her eldest child sparked intense debate across social media platforms.
The reality TV star and business mogul shares four children with her former husband, Kanye West. The former couple, married from 2014 until 2022, welcomed their first child, North West, in 2013. Now 12 years old, North has increasingly become a subject of public discussion due to her appearance and online presence.
Living Under Constant Public Judgment
Kim recently addressed the situation during a candid conversation with her sister Khloé Kardashian on the podcast Khloé in Wonderland. Speaking openly, Kim explained how difficult it is to parent while constantly facing judgment from the outside world.
“Unless someone is actually in my position, they don’t know what I’m dealing with,” she said, referring to the pressure of raising a child under nonstop public attention.
North has shared photos and videos online featuring bold hairstyles, including blue hair, as well as images that appeared to show body piercings. One particular image showing what looked like a dermal piercing on her finger quickly went viral, drawing criticism and concern from online commenters.
Viral Reactions and Clarifications
The images sparked online backlash, with some users questioning Kim’s parenting decisions and expressing concern over potential health risks. It was later clarified that the piercings were not real, but the criticism had already spread widely.
North herself appears unfazed by the attention. She even released a song titled “Piercing on My Hand (Ye Version),” which includes lyrics touching on fame, individuality, and personal style—suggesting she’s aware of how the public views her.
Discipline, Boundaries, and Self-Expression
Kim also addressed claims that she allows too much freedom and acts more like a friend than a parent.
“People think I’m just trying to be her best friend and letting her do whatever she wants,” Kim said. “That’s not the case at all.”
She emphasized that North has clear rules at home, but one area where Kim is intentionally flexible is self-expression.
“I let her express herself,” Kim explained. “She’s always been that way. Even if I didn’t allow it, she’d still be herself.”
Kim recalled that North has loved colorful hair and playful accessories since early childhood, sharing that her daughter wore bright braids and fake jewelry long before social media attention followed her.
Education and Real-World Learning
Beyond managing fame, Kim is also deeply involved in North’s education. While pursuing her own legal studies, Kim is homeschooling her daughter and focusing on practical life skills.
“She’s homeschooled, and I help teach a lot of her classes,” Kim said. “But we focus on realistic courses.”
Those lessons include budgeting exercises to teach math skills, as well as a structured brand-building class designed to help North understand real-world concepts tied to creativity and business.
Parenting a Child in the Spotlight
Kim Kardashian’s comments highlight the unique challenges of celebrity parenting, where everyday decisions are often magnified and debated online. As North continues to grow up in the public eye, conversations around boundaries, creativity, and childhood autonomy are likely to continue.
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