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Fans Are Dragging Kim Kardashian For Letting 12-Year-Old North West Go On NYC Shopping Trip Without Her: 'We Are NOT Normalizing This'

February 18, 2026 by Julia DeKorte
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Kim Kardashian and North West can’t seem to stay out of headlines these days, with North constantly acting out and Kim receiving backlash for not having more of a handle on her. From dressing far older than a normal 12-year-old does, to getting finger piercings, refusing to pose in family Christmas photos, and now spending time wandering around New York City with little to no adult supervision, North has not made it easy for the single mother-of-four. Keep reading for more information.

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Kim Kardashian Slammed For North West’s NYC Outings

On Valentine's Day, North West and a few of her friends were photographed in New York City—sans parental supervision. Though there appeared to be bodyguards shepherding the group, for the most part, 12-year-old North West and her friends paraded around the city on their own. They even stopped into the Alexander Wang flagship store in SoHo and were greeted by Alexander Wang himself, who presented North West with a studded leather bag.

North showed off her street style without a care in the world, matching a black oversized Balenciaga t-shirt with black oversized track pants. A chunky skill necklace with a barbed chain and studded, fingerless leather gloves made up her accessories, and, of course, her bright blue wig. Now, Kim Kardashian, who was nowhere to be seen, is catching heat for allowing her pre-teen daughter to wander the city streets without supervision.

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Social Media Reactions

Across social media platforms, people are taking issue with Kim's parenting style, and aren't afraid to call her out for it. "Does this kid go to school?" one person asked on Instagram.

"She's 12," another pointed out. "When did she get to be a kid?"

"We are NOT normalizing this," another user argued.

"Mommy/Daddy of the year award to them two..she is how old??" one comment reads.

"So sad she is just a kid," another person said. "Where are her parents?"

This poor girl is doomed," a final comment reads.

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Freelance Writer

Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean.