The SKIMS founder reveals her daughter North has strict boundaries despite creative freedom in style and self-expression.
North West is turning 14 soon, and she’s already building a name for herself — not just as Kanye West’s daughter, but as a young artist with ambitions. Kim Kardashian recently opened up about raising her in the spotlight, countering public assumptions that she lets North get away with anything.
"Northie actually has a lot of rules," Kim said in an interview with Khloe In Wonderland. "The one area I do let her express herself is in style." That includes blue hair, fake septum rings, and a desire to get her bridge pierced, though that’s still off-limits, per her mother’s boundaries.
North’s interest in crafts isn’t just a phase. Kim arranged practical classes at their home school: design, budgeting, material assembly. She’s also taking a brand-building course. The homeschooling setup allows flexibility for music, fashion, and entrepreneurship. All while keeping academics on track.
This isn’t just about rebellion or fame. In a recent Dazed interview, North said piercings help people feel like their true selves. She joked about wanting a regular job at Starbucks, showing a grounded side beneath the celebrity glow.
Kim insists she’s not a judgmental parent. "People have misconceptions," she said. "They think I’m trying to be her bestie. But no, we manage things together. It’s not easy." Her approach balances freedom with discipline, letting North explore identity while staying anchored.
And yes, North has released an EP and performed live, proof she’s not just living in a bubble. But the real story isn’t what she’s doing. It’s how she’s being raised. Not by indulgence, but by intention.
In an earlier conversation with Dazed, North shared her wish for blue hair and piercings, stating they help people feel authentic. She also mentioned her dream of working at Starbucks, a simple ambition that stands out in a life defined by visibility.
Kim revealed that homeschooling was chosen to give North a flexible environment to focus on creative hobbies and hands-on learning in fashion, music, and entrepreneurship, all while maintaining academic rigor. To support this, she introduced structured courses in design, budgeting, and assembling materials. Skills tied to real-world application.
She also emphasized that North’s education includes math through budgeting exercises and brand-building modules. This isn’t just about talent, it’s about preparation.
The internet’s divided: some see it as a dream upbringing. Others worry about pressure. But Kim’s message is clear. There are rules, even when the world watches. And North, for all her public moments, remains under careful guidance.
What happens next? North’s next move, whether in music, fashion, or something entirely new. Will be watched closely. But for now, she’s learning how to build something real, one stitch, one dollar, one rule at a time.
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