Kim Kardashian, the reality TV star and businesswoman, recently opened up about a parenting regret she has with her eldest daughter, North West. In an interview with Bustle, Kardashian admitted that she regrets letting North wear red lipstick at the age of five during the family's annual Christmas Eve party in 2018.
"I look back and there's times when I remember I let North wear a red lip once for Christmas," Kardashian said. "Would I do that now? Probably not."
The photo of North sporting a bold red lip went viral at the time, and Kardashian faced criticism from some of her for allowing her young daughter to wear makeup. She defended her decision at the time, saying that North had chosen the lipstick herself and that it was a special occasion.
However, Kardashian now seems to have a different perspective on the matter. She told Bustle that she does not let her younger daughter, Chicago, wear makeup yet, and that she's more cautious about letting her children experiment with their appearance than her.
"My littlest one's too little and I don't let her," Kardashian said. "I think it's a fun game for them. It's art for them to try to do makeup, which is so fun for me to watch. But for me, as a mom, I just don't want them to be sexualized at such a young age."
Kardashian's admission of her parenting regret has sparked a conversation about the appropriate age for children to start wearing makeup. Some parents believe that it's harmless for young children to experiment with makeup, while others worry that it can sexualize them or make them feel pressured to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.
Ultimately, the decision of when or if to allow a child to wear makeup is a personal one that each parent must make for themselves. However, Kardashian's experience of her is a reminder that it's important to be mindful of the potential consequences of allowing young children to experiment with their appearance.
It's also worth noting that Kardashian's views of her on makeup for children have evolved over time. In 2019, she told E! News that she had banned North from wearing makeup until she was a teenager. However, she seems to have softened her stance on the issue since then.
Whether or not you agree with Kardashian's parenting choices, it's clear that she is a thoughtful and caring mother who is always trying to do what's best for her children. Her willingness to admit her mistakes and learn from them is something that all parents can appreciate.