One big point of contention in Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s divorce is whether or not their 8-year-old daughter, North, should be allowed on TikTok.
Much to West’s chagrin, North already is.
Kardashian created the joint TikTok account back in November, and in that time @kimandnorth has amassed more than 6.5 million followers. (The age requirement for the app is 13, but the reality star sidestepped the rule by sharing the account and noting that it’s “managed by an adult.”)
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In a now-deleted Instagram post from February, West ― who has legally changed his name to Ye ― expressed his angst over North having a TikTok account “against my will.”
In response, Kardashian posted an Instagram story explaining that she allows North to “express her creativity in the medium that she wishes with adult supervision — because it brings her happiness.”
Ye being Ye, it’s no surprise that wasn’t the end of the conversation.
After Kardashian and North posted a TikTok earlier this month, West revealed he’d just had words with his ex about social media.
“Hey everybody, I just got off the phone with Kim,” he said in a now-deleted video. “I told her to stop antagonizing me with this TikTok thing. I said never again.”
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“I am her father and I know y’all don’t respect fathers and the idea of family [but] I said I’m not allowing my daughter to be used by TikTok, to be used by Disney,” he continued. “I have a say so.”
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While few people have over 15 million followers to complain to about co-parenting spats, like West does, plenty of parents have had similar arguments about when it’s the right time to allow a child on social media.
“Screen time is one of the main sources of conflict in families,” said Pamela Rutledge, a media psychologist and the director of the Media Psychology Research Center.
In the case of the Kardashians, “8 may seem young, but the Kardashians and Jenners have made an industry out of monetizing social media and continually creating content,” Rutledge said. “It would be shocking if North didn’t find it appealing.”
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Tweens with older siblings or with close friends with older siblings are likely to find social media appealing at an early age, too, she noted. And if they don’t have an account themselves, they’ll probably find ways to see the content anyway, Rutledge told HuffPost.
“I tell parents the best way to protect your child is to have open and non-judgmental conversations about apps and content and take the time to invest in developing an understanding and agreement about what constitutes healthy media consumption.”
That’s advice based in reality, given how many kids are already on TikTok. Last year, 63% of Americans ages 12 to 17 used TikTok on a weekly basis, compared with 57% for Instagram, Forrester wrote in a blog post, citing data from a survey the research firm conducted.
Is there a “right” age to allow your child on social media?
Rutledge doesn’t believe there’s a “magic number” for the age at which a child is ready for social media.
“I don’t think social media is always the bogeyman parents think it is,” she said. “For most kids, what matters most is how technology is used, not how many hours.”
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But experts like Jean M. Twenge, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University and the author of “iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy — and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood,” thinks that even 13 is too young for social media, especially for girls.
“If you don’t have the app yourself, research it and download it so you can understand the lay of the land before your kid gets on it.”
- Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, clinical psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital
“My research shows that teen girls who spend five or more hours a day on social media are three times more likely to be depressed than those who do not use social media,” Twenge told HuffPost. (Research shows the link between social media use and depressive symptoms is stronger for girls compared with boys.)
These findings line up with Facebook’s internal research, leaked by a whistleblower and published last fall, which found that Instagram led to depression and body image issues, particularly among teenage girls.
U.S. lawmakers and federal regulators have criticized TikTok in particular, citing practices and algorithms they say push video content that promotes eating disorders and even self-harm and suicide to young viewers.
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Most experts we spoke to noted the harms of social media but understood the predicament that parents of preteens are in when everyone in their kid’s grade is on TikTok. For parents feeling the pressure, Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, a clinical psychologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, thinks 13 is generally an acceptable age to get on the app with a private account.
“I would say families should try as much as possible to wait until middle school, though,” she told HuffPost. “My feeling is children younger than the middle school years should really only be interacting with social media in the presence of a parent or guardian, or creating age-appropriate TikToks on a parent-controlled account.”
The bottom line is, using any social network can be risky, but parents should seize the opportunity to help their kids develop a healthy relationship with digital spaces rather than have their preteens go it alone. Below, child psychologists share the best-practices advice they give TikTok-wary parents.
Get on the app yourself.
Ignorance is definitely not bliss when it comes to what your child is seeing on their social feeds, Sinclair-McBride said.
“If you don’t have the app yourself, research it and download it so you can understand the lay of the land before your kid gets on it,” she said “Make sure to research parental controls and find out information on privacy concerns.”
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Look on the bright side: You may end up going down some rabbit holes of really interesting content that you want to follow yourself. (May we recommend Job TikTok? It’s fascinating.)
Don’t just think age. Think about your child’s maturity level, too.
On its official site, TikTok says that “the TikTok experience is for people 13 and older,” but really, it’s up to you to determine if your child is developmentally ready to be on the app. Your child’s actual age and their developmental age are not always in sync, said Kate Eshleman, a pediatric psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Children’s.
“Parents and caregivers should consider the temperament style and any mental health concerns of their children,” Eshleman told HuffPost. “For example, children that are highly impulsive, either within an expected range for development or due to a diagnosis, may be more likely to mimic some of the dangerous pranks before being able to stop and think through whether it’s a good idea.”
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Children who tend to be anxious may fixate on troubling or newsworthy things they see on the app, Eshleman said, and kids who are experiencing symptoms of depression may become highly distressed by content they see.
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Every child is different, which is why it’s so important to do regular check-ins with them, asking what content they’re enjoying and what may be bothering them.
“This is especially important in times like now, when kids may be seeing horrific footage from war in Ukraine,” Rutledge said. “You want kids to feel comfortable talking about what they see.”
Have conversations about the issues they may encounter online and what constitutes “good” and “bad” content.
Before hopping on any app, kids need to be given the tools to know how to navigate online spaces. That means they know not to share personal information and that they recognize online “stranger danger” and what to do if someone approaches them inappropriately or bullies them in the comments or over direct messages.
“I’d tell parents to specifically talk over the privacy settings, the dangers of sharing personal information and the searchability and permanence of the internet,” Rutledge said.
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Go over what content creators are appropriate to follow, too, and the types of videos and photos that should never be posted. Though much of the content on TiKTok is posted just for fun, there are, of course, darker sides to the apps, from pro-eating disorder content to things like the “blackout challenge,” a dangerous trend on TikTok in which teens film themselves holding their breath or choking themselves until they lose consciousness.
Talk openly and honestly to your kids about what kinds of posts and comments add value to the internet (and which categorically do not) and what it means to be a good digital citizen.
Help them find age-appropriate, positive content.
So far, we’ve addressed the darker side of TiKTok, but it’s important to note that the app is chock-full of funny, informative, nostalgic, body-positive and wonderfully creatively videos, too.
Steer your kids in the right direction by helping them curate a feed that’s uniquely “them” and brings out the best in them. You might ask your kid what they like about the people they follow: Is it the TikToker’s creativity they’re drawn to? The person’s sense of humor or the good vibes your kid feels after watching their videos? Pinpoint those qualities, then help them find similar content creators together.
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Establish a kid-friendly code of conduct.
Work with your child to establish some ground rules for social media use. Maybe they need to get your approval before they hit “send” on a post. Maybe you’re not OK with your child having their own private account but are open to a joint account.
Maybe they can only go on using mom or dad’s phone. In a Romper article published in February, freelance journalist Jennifer Barton said that’s the only way her TikTok-obsessed 8-year-old is allowed to go on the app.
“My daughter’s account is still on my phone, and she accesses it about once or twice a week, for 30-45 minutes. She scrolls through her friends’ videos, makes comments, sends herself dance routines to learn,” Barton wrote. “Occasionally, she posts videos she’s made: a sushi dinner, a shopping excursion, something featuring her ‘aesthetic’ (think pastel, arty pics of herself half-covered by a blue Instax camera).”
Larry Rosen, a professor emeritus in the psychology department at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and the co-author of “The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World,” thinks that’s a smart approach.
“I tell parents now that they need to ‘own’ the social media and give kids control for set periods of time under parental control,” he said. “The device used should be in a public area of the home, and if it’s a portable device it needs to be put away until the parent can be available to monitor.”
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Of course, even the best laid TikTok usage plans can go wrong. Take Kardashian and North as an example: Last December, the famous 8-year-old got lectured by her mom after giving her followers an unfiltered tour of her home as she ran around the house.
Lean into the rules for young users set by the social media platforms.
Some rules, you can tell your kids, are already established and enforced by the app they’re on. (Of course, any kid can bypass age limit rules by doing a little simple math and saying they’re older than they are, but TikTok, for instance, does have different settings for different ages.) As Common Sense Media points out in its parental guide to TikTok:
Users under 13 can’t post videos or comment, and content is curated for a younger audience.
For kids age 13 to 15, accounts are private by default; only friends can comment on videos, and other users can’t “duet” with your videos.
Only users 16 and over can livestream and use direct messaging, and only users over 18 can buy, send, or receive virtual gifts.
TikTok also offers tools for parents to limit how much time kids spend on the app and what kids can see. Parents can also turn on “restricted mode” to reduce mature content or “family safety mode” to pair their account with their kid’s to control settings.
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Instagram is in the process of introducing similar parental controls in the U.S. and eventually globally. According to The Wall Street Journal, the app recently rolled out a feature that lets parents see how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set limits. Parents will also reportedly be able to view what accounts their teens follow, as well as who follows them.
If your kid is not mature enough for one app, find an alternative.
Don’t forget that screen activities like gaming or video chat are always an option if your kid is not yet ready for TikTok or Instagram.
“If your child wants to communicate with his/her friends, FaceTiming or playing online games together like Minecraft may be better choices,” Twenge said. “They are in real time, focus on relationships with friends, and avoid the performative nature of social media. FaceTime doesn’t have influencers.”
Don’t belittle your kid’s interests or follow list.
Unless it’s problematic, don’t make fun of or belittle your child’s online interests, their favorite influencers or their content. Sure, Spencer X’s beatboxing on TikTok or @richcaroline’s Cher-Horowitz-from-“Clueless” act aren’t for everyone, but let your kids have their “faves” in peace.
“Nothing shuts the door faster than judgment,” Rutledge said. “You want kids to feel they can come to you if they have a problem so you can provide solutions or a sympathetic ear ― not judging their favorite influencers establishes a pattern of support.”
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Stay realistic and be sensitive to your kid’s reality: Much of tweens and teens’ social lives are conducted online.
Depending on your age, as a middle schooler you may have had basic email and maybe AOL Instant Messenger, if you were lucky. It’s easy to forget that for kids today, their social lives aren’t bifurcated into “offline” and “online” like they were back then.
“Friendships, skill-building, social support, homework assignments and social capital can all occur in between dance videos,” Rutledge said. “The best way to protect kids is to teach them critical thinking and media literacy so they can evaluate content and information and have a better understanding of the implications of their behavior in a digital world.”
Rutledge warns parents not to get suckered into investing in parental “spying apps” that she believes “prey on parental fears and technophobia.”
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Not only can your tech-savvy kid get around those, they’ll likely feel disrespected or distrusted by you.
If you want to keep your kids safe and socially in tune with the rest of their peers, learning side-by-side and engaging with social media together is your best bet, Eshleman said.
“It’s so important to remember that all of this is much easier said than done,” the psychologist said. “Talk with your children about why they want social media, what they plan to do with it, and share your concerns. Keeping the conversation open, about all things, will be beneficial to the parent-child relationship.”
FAQs
Is North West a boy? ›
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's first baby, North West, was born on 15th June 2013 and she is the eldest of their four children. She is sister to Saint, Chicago and Psalm West and is cousins with the rest of the next generation of the Kardashians. She got the unusual moniker of North through the most unusual of ways.
What did Kanye say about the kids school? ›In another screenshot, he told someone, “You don't have so so [sic] over my black children and where they go to school. They will not do playboy and sex tapes. Tell your Clinton friends to come get me, I'm here.
How many biological children does Kim Kardashian have? ›Kardashian and West have four children: daughter North (born June 15, 2013), son Saint (born December 5, 2015), daughter Chicago (born January 15, 2018), and son Psalm (born May 9, 2019).
How old is Kim Kardashian's daughter North? ›North West, who is a nine-year-old, is the eldest child of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. The nine-year-old is active on video sharing platform, TikTok, and runs an account named, KimandNorth, which is claimed to be “managed by an adult.” The comments are turned off on the posted video.
Which Kardashian is the richest? ›According to Forbes, Kim K is officially a billionaire! The business magazine cited Kim's businesses, KKW Beauty and Skims, as big contributors to her wealth, as well as her reality show, endorsement deals, and various other small investments.
What race are Kardashians? ›Family background
Robert Kardashian Sr. is the son of Helen and Arthur Kardashian. All four of his grandparents were Armenian who emigrated from the Ottoman Empire to the United States of America in the early 20th century, originating from the towns of Karakale and Erzurum in modern-day Turkey.
The school curriculum includes Christianity, language arts, mathematics, and science. It also includes enrichment courses, such as world languages, the visual arts, film, choir, and parkour.
Did Kanye expose his kids school? ›During the rapper's outburst, he leaked the name of the school to everyone, putting his children at risk. West's four kids — North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm, whom he shares with Kardashian — are all enrolled at Donda Academy, and now everyone knows exactly where the school is located.
What is Kanye saying about Kim right now? ›Sabotage Allegations. West claimed in November 2021 that people around the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum are sabotaging her attempts to become an attorney. “I feel like there's people who might not want Kim Kardashian to become a lawyer,” he alleged during part two of his “Drink Champs” appearance.
What religion are the Kardashians? ›The Kardashians have Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox backgrounds. They attended both Catholic and Protestant schools while growing up, and Kim later went on to have herself and her three youngest children baptised in an Orthodox Christian ceremony in Armenia.
How much do celebrity surrogates get paid? ›
'You don't get more to carry a celebrity's child,' she said. 'That is actually the going rate. 'She may be a second-time surrogate, usually a first-time surrogate [gets] about $30,000 to $35,000.
Did any of the Kardashians breastfeed? ›Kourtney breastfed all three of her children, without using any formula to supplement.
How old did Kim get married? ›At only 19, she married producer Damon Thomas, who was 10 years older than her. The marriage lasted three years until she called it quits in 2003.
Has North West got braces? ›Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North West is no exception, and recently took to social media to reveal she now has braces on her teeth. Many fans couldn't believe how grown up the eight-year-old was, with one writing, "Adorable" and another adding, "I'm officially old."
Who is the youngest girl in the Kardashian family? ›Kylie Jenner may be the youngest of the Kardashian-Jenners, but at 19 years old, the star has already built a beauty empire based on her signature look (plump pouts are now a big thing because of her).
Who is richer Paris or Kim? ›Although the two Hollywood figures are still friends to this day, Kim Kardashian is now the richer one of the two thanks to her huge influencer empire.
Who is the youngest billionaire in the world? ›But old age is not a requirement for amassing great wealth. In fact, there are 15 people around the globe who boast a three-comma fortune despite being 30 years old or younger. The youngest of this mostly lucky bunch are Clemente Del Vecchio and Kim Jung-youn, neither of whom have hit their 20s yet.
Who is richer Kylie or Kim? ›As of July 2021, it's Kim with a cool $1.8 billion to her name. She's followed by youngest sis Kylie with $600 million, but then it's a big step down to the rest of their relatives.
Is Kim Kardashian a lawyer? ›In conjunction with her exams, Kardashian started a four-year apprenticeship as well with a San Francisco law firm, where she's being mentored by human rights attorney Jessica Jackson and attorney Erin Haney.
What is the Kim Kardashian diet? ›Kim Kardashian has shared about trying various diets over the years, but finally, she has now opted to eat plant-based food. Kardashian has been following a vegan diet and has converted sisters Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian into the same.
Are Kardashians Greek? ›
Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, to Kris and third-generation Armenian-American, the late Robert George Kardashian, an attorney and businessman who gained recognition as O. J. Simpson's friend and defence attorney during Simpson's 1995 murder trial.
What is the Donda Rule #51? ›For example, Donda Rule #51 states that “Students must be confident in forming ideas. If not, their writing will suffer.” This, and other rules like it, not only teach children how to become their best selves but also carries Mama Donda's legacy for generations to come.
What is Kanye's Stem Player? ›...
Stem Player.
| Also known as | YZY Stem Player |
|---|---|
| Developer | Kano Computing Kanye West |
| Type | Digital media player |
| Release date | 2021 |
| Introductory price | US$200 |
Donda (styled DONDA) is a creative content company founded by American rapper and fashion designer Kanye West. The company was named after West's mother, Donda West, and shares the name with his tenth studio album, released in 2021.
Does Kanye still take care of his kids? ›Kardashian and West's divorce was finalized on Nov. 29, 2022, with the parents agreeing to joint physical and legal custody of their four children. "Although Kim and Kanye share custody [of the kids], Kim is the primary caregiver," a source told PEOPLE.
What is Defcon 3 mean? ›DEFCON 3 represents “a readiness posture that requires certain portions of the assigned forces to assume an increased readiness posture above that of normal readiness,” according to the Joint Chiefs memo. The DEFCON 3 exercise term is “Round House.”
Did Kim not let Kanye see his kids? ›She's had enough. Kim Kardashian hopped onto Instagram Monday to beg Kanye West to stop spreading false rumors that she does not allow him to see their four children.
Why is Kanye fighting with Kim? ›Appearing on the chat show Good Morning America, Kanye said that he had to 'fight' with Kim in order to be heard in co-parenting the children he shared with Kim.
Why did Kanye stop talking to Kim? ›So, when I divorced him, you have to know it came down to just one thing: his personality.” In the latest episode of Hulu's “The Kardashians,” the star revealed that West actually walked out of her monologue and stopped talking to her after that because of the jokes.
What is a popular Kanye quote? ›1. "I refuse to accept other people's ideas of happiness for me. As if there's a "one size fits all" standard for happiness"
Why do the Kardashians say Bible? ›
Originating from the fact that we swear on the Bible in court, crying out the word "Bible!" has become a KarJenner classic when it comes to expressing something you really mean. A memorable appearance?
What religion was Jesus? ›He was born of a Jewish mother, in Galilee, a Jewish part of the world. All of his friends, associates, colleagues, disciples, all of them were Jews. He regularly worshipped in Jewish communal worship, what we call synagogues. He preached from Jewish text, from the Bible.
Who is Kylie Jenner religion? ›Still, she was raised in a religious home. Reportedly, she attended church on a regular basis, along with her mother, Kris Jenner, and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner family. While Jenner hasn't opened up about what specific denomination she aligns herself with, she likely attended a Catholic or Presbyterian church.
How much did Kim Kardashian pay for her private jet? ›When the billionaire finally decided on a private jet, she chose luxury. Kim Kardashian reportedly purchased the Gulfstream G650ER she calls 'Kim Air' for US$95 million but ultimately paid US$150 million for renovations and design.
Can a surrogate mother keep the baby? ›Can my surrogate decide to keep the baby? While your surrogate has many rights outlined in your contract, a gestational carrier cannot choose to keep the child because she won't have parental rights to the baby and won't be biologically related.
Why are so many celebrities using surrogates? ›Celebrities use surrogacy for a variety of reasons, including being a same-sex couple, being a single parent, and struggling with infertility. These celebrities have attempted to shatter the hush surrounding surrogacy by sharing their stories, starting a conversation, and being upfront about it.
Who ate placenta in Kardashians? ›Kourtney Kardashian ate her placenta and called it life-changing. Should you eat yours?
Did the Kardashians eat Kim's placenta? ›Kourtney Kardashian has eaten her placenta from when she gave birth to her third child, as has Kim Kardashian with her second, Saint. Both sisters had their placentas encapsulated, which Khloé has also said she wants to do.
Which Kardashian sister didn't get plastic surgery? ›Kendall Jenner
Kendall is the only member of the family that has a natural, non-touched look. She didn't have any surgery however once she got caught while leaving a clinic. It is revealed that her modeling contract forbids her to get plastic surgery.
Bruce Jenner Walks Kim Kardashian Down Aisle, Kris Jenner Holds North.
How long did it take for Kim to get divorced? ›
October 31, 2011: After just 72 days of marriage, Kardashian files for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences,” and lists their separation date as that day.
Who is Kylie Jenner's father? ›The youngest daughter of former Olympic decathlete champion Caitlyn Jenner (then known as Bruce Jenner) and television personality and businesswoman Kris Jenner (née Houghton). From both of her parents' side, she is of Dutch, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry, with some Welsh ancestry from her father's side.
Do Kim K wear wigs? ›But what do they really look like under those wigs and extensions? We very recently found out the current status of Kim Kardashian's hair - and it shocked and delighted some fans. Kylie Jenner once revealed that the "craziest" rumour she had heard about her family: "That we're all actually bald!"
What's the most painful braces? ›Do Bottom Braces Hurt More? Many people will find that their bottom braces hurt more, because this is where the tongue is likely to poke or prod your braces and feel uncomfortable. Moving the jaw while talking and chewing is another way that bottom braces might cause a bit more discomfort.
Do black braces exist? ›Colored braces come from the rubber bands that go in between the brackets of your braces. These braces band colors come in many different colors and shades, including red, blue, silver, black, purple, pink, green, orange, yellow, and even rainbow!
Which Kardashian had the most kids? ›Kris Jenner – momager supreme – has six children. Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob were the result of her first marriage to the late Robert Kardashian, with Kylie and Kendall Jenner the offspring of Kris and ex Caitlyn. But then come the grandkids. Buckle up.
Are Kylie and Travis married? ›“Kylie is very happy with Travis, but they aren't married,” the source said. “There has been some talk about marriage, but it doesn't seem they are planning a wedding.”
Does North have a boyfriend? ›Kim Kardashian Says Daughter North Does Not Have Boyfriend.
Is North West from a surrogate? ›The mother of four welcomed daughter North, 6, and son Saint, 4, naturally, but due to health complications, used surrogates for her 2-year-old daughter, Chicago, and 8-month-old son, Psalm.
Who is North West child? ›Northwest's Child was established and created in 1991 when it was discovered that there were no programs in existence that served the full day, year round needs of our community's most vulnerable and at risk population; children, teens & young adults with severe developmental/physical disabilities.
Is North West a premature baby? ›
North West
Kim gave birth to her and Kanye's 1st child, a baby girl, on 15 June 2013. She was delivered at 34 weeks, almost 6 weeks early. After labour, Kim suffered from placenta accreta, which means the placenta remains attached inside the uterus instead of coming out.
It isn't yet known who Miles' new love is, but fans saw the TV favourite enjoy some time together with his pals in Bali last year - which saw him kiss co-stars Yasmin Zweegers, 23, and ex Ruby Adler, 26, in the latest series of the show.
Who is Miles dating? ›Who has Miles Nazaire dated previously? Any fans of Made in Chelsea will know that Miles' most tumultuous relationship was with Maeva D'Ascanio - but she's now engaged with his old best friend, James Taylor (needless to say, they are no longer best buds) and the pair welcomed their first child in December 2022.
Is Charlie dating someone? ›In December 2022, Charlie went Instagram official with girlfriend Brooke Sansone on his birthday.
How much do the Kardashians pay their surrogates? ›How Much Do Celebrity Surrogates Get Paid? According to TMZ, Kardashian's surrogate will receive $45,000 in monthly installments of $4,500 during her pregnancy. This is a standard fee for an experienced surrogate, said Caballero, who regularly draws up surrogacy agreements.
Do surrogate babies have their DNA? ›Does a surrogate mother transfer DNA to the baby? Some women worry that, even with an intended mother's or donor's egg, there could be a transfer of DNA. This is a totally natural assumption to make. However, the truth is that there is no transfer of DNA during pregnancy in a gestational surrogacy.
Do the Kardashians use surrogates? ›Kim Kardashian has been incredibly open about her surrogacy journey. Viewers even got to see clips of her family's journey play out on E!'s Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
Who are all 4 West kids? ›They quickly became a power couple, and over the course of their 10-year relationship, West and Kardashian welcomed four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
Who has custody of the West kids? ›The reality star will receive $200,000 a month in child support and the pair will have joint custody over their four children.
Have any Kardashians had miscarriages? ›Sitting down to discuss Kourtney's fertility journey, KarJenner momager Kris revealed she'd sadly suffered a miscarriage back in the 1990s.
How long premature can a baby survive? ›
The chance of survival for premature babies
A full-term pregnancy is said to last between 37 and 42 weeks. Two thirds of babies born at 24 weeks gestation who are admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) will survive to go home. Ninety eight per cent of babies born at 30 weeks gestation will survive.
James Elgin Gill was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 20, 1987, around 128 days early or 21 weeks gestation. He set a record when he was born for the world's most premature baby. 20 James was born so early that he was expected to die at birth or—if he survived—to have multiple and severe handicaps.