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In a recent appearance on an episode of her sister’s podcast, Khloé in Wonder Land, Kim Kardashian addressed the persistent public scrutiny regarding her eldest daughter, North West. Throughout the hour-long “sister chat,” the SKIMS founder touched on everything from North’s unconventional style and homeschooling curriculum to the current state of her co-parenting relationship with ex-husband Kanye “Ye” West.
Addressing recent backlash over 12-year-old North’s bold fashion choices, which have recently included blue hair, fake face tattoos, and dermal finger piercings, Kim pushed back against the narrative that she is an overly permissive parent. “I think the one misconception that people might have is like, ‘Oh, she’s trying to be her bestie and lets her get away with a lot,’” Kim explained. “No, Northy actually has a lot of rules. The one area I do let her express herself is her style.” She noted that North has experimented with colored braids and fake septum rings since pre-K, describing her role as “nurturing” her daughter’s inherent sense of self.
Kim also provided insight into North’s education, revealing that the pre-teen is now homeschooled with a curriculum designed around “realistic courses.” These include brand-building and web design classes to support North’s interest in creating hats and jewelry. “It’s been so fun to see her blossom,” Kim shared, emphasizing that she is heavily involved in the day-to-day teaching alongside a professional educator.
Perhaps most surprising was Kim’s positive update on co-parenting. She credited North’s rising music career, specifically her interest in production and her recent collaboration with her father, as a bridge that has brought the former couple to a “much better place.” Kim admitted that while music “isn’t her thing,” she respects that it is a vital bonding point for North and Kanye. “We have to communicate about how North moves through this world,” she said, adding that respecting Kanye’s opinion on their children’s upbringing remains a priority.
Concluding the segment, Kim urged critics to have more “grace” for single mothers navigating the complexities of raising a pre-teen in the public eye. “No one knows unless they’re in my shoes what I’m dealing with,” she said. Despite the online noise, Kim insisted her children are “good babies” who love and respect her, signaling that she is confident in the boundaries she has set for her family.