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Kim Kardashian backs North West’s bold style as the internet weighs in
If there is one Kardashian child who never fails to spark conversation online, it is North West. At just 12, her colourful hair, piercings and tattoos, and daring outfits regularly light up comment sections and group chats across the internet. Some praise her confidence. Others worry she is growing up too fast.
Now, Kim Kardashian has had enough of the assumptions being made about her parenting.
Why North West keeps trending online
From fake face tattoos to bright braids and statement outfits, North West has become a mini style star in her own right. Her latest viral moment, finger piercings, once again divided opinion online.
Social media reaction has followed a familiar pattern. Fans celebrate her creativity and confidence, calling her fearless. Critics question whether a preteen should be given so much freedom, often placing the blame squarely on her mother.
Kim addresses the parenting backlash
Speaking openly during a podcast conversation with her sister Khloé Kardashian, Kim addressed whether the constant scrutiny bothers her. She acknowledged that judgement comes easily when people are looking in from the outside, without understanding the realities of raising a child in the public eye.
Kim pushed back against the idea that she ignores rules or tries to be her daughter’s best friend rather than her parent. She made it clear that North does have boundaries at home. Fashion and self-expression, however, are the one area where she allows freedom.
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This is not a TikTok phase
One of the most persistent claims online is that North’s bold looks are a recent trend driven by social media attention. Kim says that could not be further from the truth.
According to her, North has been experimenting with colour, accessories, and playful piercings since early childhood. Long before TikTok and viral clips, there were school photos featuring green and pink braids and fake septum rings. In Kim’s words, this is not a phase. It is simply who her daughter has always been.
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Growing up famous comes with pressure
There is an added layer to this debate that many parents never have to face. North is growing up under a global microscope. Every outfit is photographed, shared, and dissected within minutes. For Kim, allowing her daughter to explore her identity within clear rules is a way of protecting her sense of self rather than restricting it.
It is a conversation that resonates far beyond Hollywood. In South Africa and elsewhere, parents are also navigating how much freedom to allow their children in an age of constant online judgement. Kim’s stance has sparked broader discussion about individuality, control, and how society treats young girls who dare to stand out.
For now, Kim remains firm. Her priority is raising a confident child who knows who she is, even while the internet keeps watching.
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