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AIBU?

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Original poster

9 yr old dd watching The Kardashians?

83 replies

Metallic · 18/01/2017 18:46

Aibu in that i'm not really seeing this as a problem? Why do people hate them so much anyway?
I just see strong business minded women.

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PaulAnkaTheDog · 18/01/2017 19:44

Nah, I think you just need guidance on what is age appropriate.

DearMrDilkington · 18/01/2017 19:45

I love the kardashiansBlush, however it's not suitable for children. They swear loads and talk about sex in vivid description too.

Its really not appropriate for a 9yr old.

PaulAnkaTheDog · 18/01/2017 19:47

Oh and in case you hadn't realised, YABU and bloody ridiculous. If you can't see why I would actually say that it's probably pointless trying to explain why.

RebelRogue · 18/01/2017 19:49
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DearMrDilkington · 18/01/2017 19:49

read this op

SoFedUpOfPeople · 18/01/2017 19:54

I'm still a bit funny about my 14 year old DD watching it but ofc I can't tell her what she can and can't watch.

Why not?

MontePulciana · 18/01/2017 20:00

This will be in the DM tomorrow. It has to be a fake.

cariadlet · 18/01/2017 20:08

My dd is 14 and although I still don't let her watch anything scary, violent or sexually explicit I do let her watch some of the rubbish programmes such as Dance Moms that she and her friends are obsessed with.

At 9 years old I don't think I'd have let her watch any of these trashy reality/ scripted reality shows. No way is something like The Kardashians meant for, or suitable for, a pre-teen.

StrawberryMummy90 · 18/01/2017 20:22

OP has your 9 year old seen the episode where one of the sisters is playing "would you rather" with the family and asks someone if they would rather suck on her little brothers balls for a minute or lick his asshole?

Great ep.

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Metallic · 18/01/2017 21:09

No if she wants to watch an episode I read the synopsis and check in a few times. I suspect some of this content ppl are referring to may be earlier episodes (?) but I have no problem with the recent stuff that comes on E. Kylie and Kendall are very popular in social media, Snapchat and the such like - which my dd is not a part of yet. But I do wonder if this could be a case of over sheltering if I wasn't to allow any pop culture content in her other wise well rounded viewing content. She isn't religiously watching nor is she in front of a screen day and night.
I think what I'm getting is the impression others think it's fake and nonsense and over sexualized. Well isn't everything?
From adverts to childrens clothing brands, beauty pageants to most of media.
I think maybe I am ok with this as I would like her to grow up to be less judgemental of others choices and not be ashamed of being female or being frank and open.
Making the best of how you look or making money is not shameful is it?

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MrsJayy · 18/01/2017 21:16

Your dd doesnt need snapchat at 9 not really kylie jenner was in an underage relationship with a man 11 years older than her and she just poses on instagram

DebbieDownersGiveItARest · 18/01/2017 21:19

oh no, I wouldn't let mine no, she doesn't know who they are - I hardly do, I wouldnt want her exposed to Katie Price either though - another strong business woman Confused plenty of time for that crap to infiltrate but not now.

MrsJayy · 18/01/2017 21:20

Your child is 9 do you want her to be exposed to posing in underwear women talking about their fat thighs then getting said fat sucked out. Injecting chemicals into their faces as the norm do you want her to think this is how she must be to be a beautiful sucsessful woman?

DebbieDownersGiveItARest · 18/01/2017 21:21

Its not a question for me of things being shameful or not, in this area although, if DD asked me how Kim came to be famous.....

Its how its done....the perspective of it all.

DebbieDownersGiveItARest · 18/01/2017 21:22

ghastly Mrs Jayy, I want to protect my dd as much as possible from that sort of thing - girls have enough pressures on them without all this.

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Metallic · 18/01/2017 21:27

Just to clear up dd is not on snap chat or any social media but I suspect over the age of 13 she will be if she wants to be. She is a smart girl with many interests I just wondered what others views are and am surprised by the response tbh
If your children watch any media at all they will inevitably see women in bikinis - posing and pouting at least the Kardashians has a back story and unfolding story to it.
And quite often they poke fun at themselves anyway.

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VeryBitchyRestingFace · 18/01/2017 21:30

I'm still a bit funny about my 14 year old DD watching it but ofc I can't tell her what she can and can't watch.

Why not?

Was about to ask that myself. Hmm

MrsRhettButler · 18/01/2017 21:30

I thought that too SoFedUp Confused
I'm sure at 14 my mum still wouldn't let me watch rubbish.

MrsJayy · 18/01/2017 21:48

Sorry i didnt think your dd had snapchat, just when you said your parents didnt let you get involved in pop culture that you didnt want your dd missing out she is still a little girl really plenty of time for social media and reality tv let her watch Disney and nature programmes

PaulAnkaTheDog · 18/01/2017 21:55

Parent adequately and stop letting your daughter watch this inappropriate and shit bollocks. Seriously. You read the synopsis? I could read the synopsis of a million different films/ TV shows and think they sound alright for a 12 year old, doesn't mean they are.. Jeez!

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Metallic · 18/01/2017 21:55

Also what is wrong with Katie price? I have seen her on loose women and actually enjoy her and her views. Dd has a couple of her lovely childrens books. Surely you accept people where they are now not where they have been? Everyone has a past that could be judged negatively if over analysed.
Can i also point out Katie price and half the Kardashians are successful working MOTHERS.
Bashing other hard working mum's on mumsnet is rather hypocritical.
And why would Katie be grouped in with the Kardashians is it because they have expressed at some point the dreaded female sexuality.
Whilst we as women turn on each other that is our downfall. Not a few pretty pictures or unmasked grapplings at fame and fortune.

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BitchQueen90 · 18/01/2017 22:01

Come on Op, admit it. You're Kris Jenner, aren't you? 😉

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Metallic · 18/01/2017 22:04

Also to carry on the point I would rather my daughter be accepting of women working hard to build something for themselves than dismiss a large chunk of fellow women for being the 'wrong sort' or labelling them rubbish or nit picking at them for having surgeries or being part of the entertainment industry.
I am honestly surprised that everyone thinks it's appalling because anything I have seen of late on the Kardashians is them travelling the world getting involved in different projects and business opportunities. Kourtneys love for organic unprocessed foods, Khloes health and fitness turn around and a close knit family supporting and caring for one another.

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PaulAnkaTheDog · 18/01/2017 22:23

So you'd rather your daughter profited off her/ one of her sisters shagging on camera, posing naked a shitload, deforming their body just for the media and generally being vulgar, rather than just going to uni and doing something decent?

I've reported you for trolling because it's beggars belief that someone is this stupid.

MrsJayy · 18/01/2017 22:25

The Kardashians were not allowed back to an exclusive resort because of their outlandish rude behaviour they had to go elsewhere fine admire them for making a brand for themselves and making billions but dont hold them up as some sort of role models they reek of desperation and would sell their souls for fame and a new deal you do know they are used by advertisers and companies to sell their products