Is Kim Kardashian being way too strict, or is she actually the voice of reason here? Because apparently, North West is absolutely DYING to get a piercing, and her famous mom is basically playing the role of the ultimate party pooper.
The 13-year-old fashion-forward West child just spilled the tea to Dazed magazine, dropping some surprisingly deep wisdom for someone her age. North boldly declared that “[piercings] just make you your full self,” which, okay, we’re not entirely mad at that take. The girl has a point about self-expression, honey! But here’s the kicker—she’s apparently NOT allowed to actually get one. Talk about a major L for the Gen Z icon who’s already serving looks on TikTok and at Fashion Week.
This is literally peak teenager energy, and we are absolutely LIVING for the drama. North’s been giving us high fashion moments since she could walk, so naturally, she wants to accessorize her entire vibe with some edgy piercings. Can you blame her? The girl has impeccable taste in everything else. But Kim, queen of control and perfection, is apparently putting her foot down hard on this one.
What’s hilarious is that North didn’t even seem mad about it when she spoke to Dazed. She was just matter-of-fact: “I want one but I’m not allowed.” Not “My mom won’t let me”—just “I’m not allowed.” The phrasing is sending us because it sounds like she’s accepted her fate but is definitely going to revisit this conversation when she turns 18, trust us.
Fans are absolutely divided on this parenting moment. Some are saying Kim is protecting her daughter’s innocence and maintaining standards (very on-brand for the Kardashian matriarch), while others are arguing that piercings are totally harmless and North should be allowed to express herself. The girl literally has a public platform and creative influence—a simple ear piercing isn’t exactly a scandal!
Let’s be real, though: North West getting a piercing would probably look absolutely stunning. The kid has THAT aesthetic. But we also get why Kim might want to keep some normalcy in her daughter’s life, even if that life involves front-row Fashion Week seats and paparazzi camped outside her house.
This is honestly such a relatable mom-versus-teen moment, even if the mom in question is a billionaire beauty mogul. North will probably get whatever piercing she wants eventually, and honestly? It’ll probably start a whole TikTok trend. But for now, Kim’s ruling stands, and North’s just accepting her fate with the grace of a future fashion icon.
What do you think? A) Kim is right to set boundaries and North should wait until she’s older B) North deserves to express herself and should be allowed to get a piercing now