Kim Kardashian—and the Kardashian family as a whole—are no strangers to controversy. The clan frequently makes headlines, and not all of the attention is flattering.
Kim Kardashian shares four children with her ex-husband Kanye West: their eldest, North West, followed by Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. Kardashian carried North and Saint herself, while Chicago and Psalm were welcomed via surrogacy.
Now 12 years old, North West has once again placed her mother at the center of online criticism. The pre-teen recently showcased her newest body modification: a dual dermal piercing on her right middle finger, along with a blue gem piercing on her left middle finger.
As soon as the photos surfaced, they spread quickly across social media, with many users harshly criticizing Kardashian for permitting her daughter to get dermal piercings at such a young age.
This isn’t the first time the reality star has come under fire for North’s fashion choices. Past criticism has targeted North’s fake tattoos, faux piercings, and even her wearing a corset last summer.
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In a recent interview on the Call Me Daddy podcast, Kardashian directly addressed the backlash she receives regarding her parenting. She emphasized that she supports her daughter’s artistic expression.
She said, “I would never take that creativity away from her. She’s such a good girl and so sweet. If blue hair makes her happy, it is what it is.”
Still, many people raised concerns online. One commenter offered pointed advice: “That is the worst place to get a piercing. The hands get the dirtiest out of any body part. Keeping it clean so she doesn’t get an infection is going to be challenging for North. She could wear gloves to keep it cleaner.”
Another person expressed unease, writing, “as a outside looking in, this is a bit concerning..”
Someone else questioned the decision entirely: “Isn’t she too young for these kinds of piercings… My mom would have thrown a fit.”
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