Kim Kardashian’s latest ‘irresponsible’ parenting move risks Saint feeling ‘violated’ and having ‘low self-esteem’
KIM Kardashian is just as famous for being a hands-on mom as she is for her influencer career, in which she's made millions by sharing reams of content on social media platforms.
According to a parenting expert, the Hulu star has gone a step too far recently after she masterminded the public launch of her young son’s YouTube account.
Kim, 43, told fans on Tuesday that she had allowed her son, Saint, 8, to set up a YouTube channel.
";I finally allowed Saint to have a YouTube Channel after signing an extensive contract,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories.
"Please subscribe!" the mom of four added, including a screenshot of his TheGoatSaint channel.
At the time of her post, it had 813 subscribers — but in a day, the little boy's subscriber count topped 10,500.
Parenting expert said Kim's decision, despite Saint's contract, would lead to "risky behaviors."
"I am not allowed to comment any personal family information," the contract reads.
"I am not allowed to film any personal information. I am not allowed to film while North is recording music.
"I must show my mom or guardian all videos before I post them. I give permission to any grown-up, if mom says, to delete my video for any reason.
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"If I don’t listen to all of the rules, mom could make my page private or delete my account," he concluded.
When People magazine called the contract — on which Saint scribbled his name at the bottom — a "joke," Kim fired back.
"JOKE CONTRACT? Oh this wasn't a joke. We will go to arbitration if needed," she tweeted.
Ketley shared her take on it all with The U.S. Sun….
Kim Kardashian has just revealed that she has allowed Saint to have his own YouTube channel.
While she has made him write and sign a contract outlining what he can and cannot do on YouTube, this could be seen as another irresponsible move by Kim.
According to the , children ages 8 to 12 spend, on average, four to six hours watching and using screens, with teens spending up to nine hours.
The damage that too much time spent on screens can have on our children has been widely reported.
Kim has allowed Saint to join the social media campaign that keeps all eyes firmly on the Kardashian clan.
Kirsty Ketley
There may be sleep and behavior problems and self-esteem issues.
Kids may also view inappropriate content, including videos of stunts that may influence a child to partake in risky behavior.
The Kardashians, particularly Kim, have made their fortunes by publicly sharing their lives.
Kim has allowed Saint to join the social media campaign that keeps all eyes on the Kardashian clan firmly.
She risks causing him to have low self-worth and not grow up to figure out who he is and what he wants as he becomes another manufactured part of the family.
The kids may feel violated, have low self-confidence and self-esteem, and resent their mom for thrusting them into the limelight so soon.
It is vitally important that parents think before allowing their children access to the internet and especially social media channels.
Whether a contract like this is in place, an 8-year-old might not be mature enough to use social media safely.
She has exposed him to the harsh online world, leaving Saint open to ridicule and taking away any privacy he may have had.
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Kim doing this with Saint is another example of her allowing her kids to not only get their way but also to grow up too soon.
Kim has now given in to Saint's pleas for a social media account without considering the repercussions.
She has exposed him to the harsh online world, leaving Saint open to ridicule and taking away any privacy he may have had.
In her post letting her followers know he was on YouTube, Kim shared the "contract"— which, if broken, means Kim "could" make the page private or delete the account.
She also asked her 480.9 million followers to follow him to get him to a million followers.
This means Saint is likely only getting followers because of who his mom is and not because of his content and who he is in his own right.
Exposing her kids to the online world this early could potentially set them up for many other problems later on.
Rules and boundaries are imperative for safe online use in kids, but the best boundary for an 8-year-old is no social media.
Kim and Kanye's parenting clash?
Kim shares son Saint with Kanye West, who has previously argued with her over their daughter North's TikTok account.
“Since this is my first divorce I need to know what I should do about my daughter being put on TikTok against my will?" he wrote on Instagram in early 2022.
After North's account featured a video of her lip-syncing to a Machine Gun Kelly track with her cousin, Penelope Disick, Kanye was back on Instagram.
“I told y’all before about this TikTok stuff."
Kim publicly fired back.
“As the parent who is the main provider and caregiver for our children, I am doing my best to protect our daughter while also allowing her to express her creativity in the medium that she wishes with adult supervision — because it brings her happiness,” she responded at the time.
However, Kanye reportedly adjusted his stance after his public rant.
“Although Kanye disagrees with North being allowed to post on TikTok, he appreciates Kim being reasonable about certain content she posts," a source told Us Weekly in June of 2023.
"Kanye has a really strong bond with North, and even though he completely trusts her, he knows she’s still very young and can’t always make the best judgment call on what’s appropriate to share with the public and what’s not.”
And given that YouTube's minimum age, like other social media apps, is 13 years old, parents should not follow in Kim’s footsteps.
Her contract with Saint only stipulates that she "could" delete or make his account private.
There is no firm rule regarding what happens if he breaks the terms of his contract, and at age 8, he will likely go back on those T&Cs.
Generally, a contract is not a bad idea when handing kids a smartphone for the first time or having a social media account.
But again, this should be done with children who are the right age for such things.
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An 8-year-old, even one who may be mature for his age, will still not be mature enough to cope with life online.
Instead, Saint should enjoy his childhood and not be made to grow up too soon.
