Nearly all the Kardashian kids have grown up under a glaring spotlight, and while they might have everything their hearts desire, their lives aren’t always as glamorous beneath all the glitter and hoopla. The Kardashian parents have faced accusations of neglecting their kids, thrusting them into the limelight, dragging them to events they might not want to attend, and depriving them of normal, fun childhood experiences. Some family members have even faced accusations of using their children as mere accessories. Throughout the many years that we have been keeping up with the Kardashians, here are just a few instances of how the clan’s offspring have dealt with the reality of being a member of the Kardashian family.
Kim Kardashian has often spoken candidly about her motherhood struggles, providing critics with even more fodder. The Kardashian kids may not benefit from fame, according to experts. Kim has previously admitted to having difficulty saying no to her kids. Parenting expert Kirsty Ketley told The Sun that Kim’s parenting approach might lead to challenges. “Always giving in to your kids and saying ‘yes’ rather than ‘no’ sets kids up for a lifetime of high expectations,” Ketley explained.
Khloe’s Youngest Son’s Party Outfit Sparks Controversy
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s son, Tatum, was born via surrogate. Khloe struggled with naming him and kept this journey private, referring to him publicly as her baby or her son. Fans criticized Khloe when she posted videos of Kim Kardashian’s son, Psalm West’s birthday party on her Instagram Stories. The firefighter-themed party showcased firefighting costumes adorned with each child’s name, yet Tatum’s outfit bore only “T. Thompson,” in contrast to the full names of the other children.
Fans took to Reddit to discuss this detail. One user wrote, “So the poor boy misses out because his mother is too scared to say his name is Tristan,” referencing Khloe and Thompson’s split. Another added, “I still think it’s Tristan Jr., and that’s why she isn’t saying or showing anything.” Another comment speculated, “Not that he will remember his infant years, but I would pay to see Khloe try to explain to him when he’s older why his siblings and cousins all have names on their stuff and his doesn’t.”
Kourtney’s Kids Face Paparazzi in Australia
Kourtney Kardashian’s fame meant her kids couldn’t be completely carefree during a trip to Australia with Travis Barker. The couple brought their first child, Rocky, along with Kourtney’s kids from her previous relationship with Scott Disick, Penelope and Reign. In an episode of “The Kardashians,” Kourtney stated that she avoided taking Rocky outside to protect him from paparazzi swarming Sydney.
Kourtney did take Reign and Penelope on outings, but one paparazzo followed them to the beach, causing Kourtney to cut the outing short and rush her kids into a waiting car. Another encounter with photographers occurred during a shopping trip, with Reign calling a paparazzo a “stalker” as Kourtney ushered him away.
Mason Disick’s Strained Relationship with His Mom
Kourtney Kardashian’s Australian trip with Travis Barker and her kids sparked gossip when her eldest child, Mason Disick, declined to join them. On “The Kardashians,” Kourtney expressed excitement about the trip, but Mason was uninterested despite her efforts to convince him. “Mason is home with his dad, which makes me really sad,” Kourtney confessed on the episode.
Rumors suggested that Kourtney and Mason’s relationship was strained, reaching a peak when it was revealed that Mason had moved out to live with his dad. “She is heartbroken over it. While Kourtney is giving Mason space to work through his feelings, at the end of the day, she blames Scott,” an insider dished to Life & Style.
