Kim Kardashian‘s parenting is being defended by the ladies of “The View” in light of public concern about her daughter, North West.
The 13-year-old has been making headlines for risky fashion statements like hand piercings and attending events without her parents’ supervision.
Recently, British rapper Skepta raised alarm about the teenager’s presence and interactions during Paris Fashion Week.
In a fiery debate during Wednesday’s episode of the ABC talk show, the panelists expressed concern at the intense backlash North and Kardashian were getting over the piercings.
“If she and her kid decided that’s okay, why do you care? Leave this child alone. What’s your children doing?” Whoopi Goldberg slammed, leading the charge.
Speaking to her co-hosts, Goldberg explained that she believed her colleagues at the table are parents who allow their kids “to do what they’re gonna do when they think it’s time for them to do it.”
Alyssa Farah Griffin, who gave birth to her son months ago, shared her personal story of getting her second piercing when she was 14 behind her parents’ backs. She, however, urged that tattoos should be gotten when children are more grown, like 18 years of age.
North West Facing Immense ‘Pressure,’ ‘The View’ Declares
Panelist Sunny Hostin then turned the attention to how North might be feeling having a lot of eyes on her as the world forms opinions about every move she made.
When Joy Behar interjected, insinuating that the Kardashian-Jenner family might be enjoying the attention, Hostin fired back on “The View“:
“I don’t know. Maybe North doesn’t like it. I think we need to give a 13-year-old kid a break. She’s growing up under the spotlight. I can’t imagine having that kind of pressure on a 13 year old.”
The lawyer further noted that having global superstars like Kanye West and Kardashian doesn’t help matters for the 13-year-old.
Expert Dishes On Possible Scars In North’s Future
The defense from the women of “The View” comes after North’s enhancements drew the attention of medical experts who couldn’t help but give an opinion.
The eldest daughter of West and Kardashian has piercings on her hand, face, and lips. According to dermatologist Corey Hartman, this puts the teenager at risk of scarring, rejection, and possible permanent disfigurement.
As reported by The Blast, Hartman explained that North is particularly at risk of such brutal skin conditions, which could even lead to loss of bodily function given that she is melanated.
Kim Kardashian Fully Backs Her Daughter’s Fashion
Despite the medical warning, the SKIMS founder is fully on her daughter’s side, allowing the teenager to freely express herself whichever way she deems fit.
Kardashian explained during an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she has no intention of ever taking away North’s creativity. Also, she believes she is doing the best she can as a single parent of four children.
The reality star and West are parents to daughter North, 13, son Saint, 10, daughter Chicago, 8, and son Psalm, 7. The pair split in 2021 after seven years of marriage.
The billionaire entrepreneur then defended her daughter’s experimental nature. She noted that North used to dress as a tomboy but wanted to switch up her style to try a trend among her friends.
What Did Rapper Skepta Say About North West?
While Kardashian approves of her mini-me’s lifestyle, not everyone in the industry is pleased with how the teenager is always in the spotlight.
Such was the case when Skepta publicly condemned an interaction North had with an older man when she attended the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show.
The teenager was seen in a viral clip approaching an older man and extending her hand for a shake. However, he seemingly pulled her into a hug, after which they posed for photos.
The British artist was displeased, urging that North’s body language showed she wanted just a handshake. “My fans know I try to stay out of [people’s] business, but damn the way grown men, complete strangers, try to use North makes me sick,” he slammed, per The Blast.
When a fan critiqued that the interaction was seemingly harmless, Skepta emphasized that North was only 13 before urging people to protect their kids.
