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Kim Kardashian Criticized for Daughter's Controversial Piercing

9/5/2025

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Kim Kardashian faces criticism after fans noticed her daughter North West, 12, with a dermal piercing in Rome.
North's outfit, featuring a corset and knee-high boots, has been deemed age-inappropriate.
Social media users label Kim's parenting as "bad" and "trashy" for allowing the piercing.
Defenders argue that Kim and North are not typical 12-year-olds and question the backlash.
Experts caution that dermal piercings can be painful and susceptible to infection.
The Kardashian family has not confirmed whether the piercing is real or costume jewelry.

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Kim Kardashian faces criticism after fans noticed her daughter North West, 12, with a dermal piercing in Rome.
North's outfit, featuring a corset and knee-high boots, has been deemed age-inappropriate.
Social media users label Kim's parenting as "bad" and "trashy" for allowing the piercing.
Defenders argue that Kim and North are not typical 12-year-olds and question the backlash.
Experts caution that dermal piercings can be painful and susceptible to infection.
The Kardashian family has not confirmed whether the piercing is real or costume jewelry.