Behind the headlines and outrage, Kim Kardashian describes parenting North as a constant balancing act between protection and freedom. She insists she is not a permissive “bestie mom,” but a strict parent who simply chooses one non‑negotiable: allowing North to express herself. Colored braids, fake piercings, and bold style, Kim says, are not sudden stunts but a personality that has been there since preschool.

Away from cameras, their life looks surprisingly structured. North is homeschooled, with Kim heavily involved in “real-world” lessons: budgeting at stores, brand-building classes, and a curriculum tailored to her interests. Kim claims she’s preparing her daughter for a world that is already watching and judging her every move. To her, nurturing North’s creativity under clear rules is not reckless parenting, but the only way to raise a child growing up in a spotlight she never chose.