They say the devil works hard, butKris Jenner works harder. However, it seems like Kim Kardashian thinks she has the strongest work ethic in her family, if we reflect onan iconic scene from Season 18ofKeeping Up with the Kardashians.What starts as a friendlyconversation between the sisters turns into a literal brawlafter Kim says she and Khloe work the hardest and the other should aspire to have their drive. Kendall and Kourtney quickly took offense, which escalated into a physical confrontation where Kim and Kourtney had to be pulled apart. It seems like play fighting for one minute before Kim slaps her sister after Kourtney allegedly dug her nails into her. Viewers see Kim get a few hits in with the cameras rolling before Khloe and Kendall can de-escalate the situation.
This wasn’t the first time the Kardashian-Jenners got into a physical altercation onKUWTK(remember when Kim swung a purse at Khloe), andThe Kardashiansis no different. But even if Kim wasn’t the first to throw a punch – or, should we say, a nail dig – she was using fighting words. But they didn’t age well. While Kim thought her sisters had something to learn from her, it seems it’s the other way around. Throwing yourself into work, especially at the expense of your family, isn’t something to brag about. And it’s not right to tear someone down simply because their priorities differ and they don’t put in as many hours at work.Kim could learn a thing or two from her sisters’ work-life balance, and it may do both her and her kids some good.
There’s Never an Excuse for Violence, Kim
The first thing Kim can learn is that it’s never okay to put your hands on someone. Even if Kourtney did dig a nail into her like she claims, why does that justify slapping her in the face?In the Season 18 scene, Kim is the one getting in the most slaps, while Kourtney tries putting distance between them.
At the end of the day, Kim is nearly 40 in this clip. She knows the footage will be shown on national TV so everyone, includingher four kids, can see it. She was bragging about being a role model for her work ethic before, but Kim quickly showed she’s no one to look up to when she let the situation turn physical. There’s never an excuse for violence. She should learn from her sisters, like Kendall and Khloe, who not only didn’t resort to physical aggression and tried de-escalating the situation but were horrified by Kim’s actions and words.It doesn’t matter how hard you work if you’re not willing to resolve situations calmly and efficiently.
Kim’s Work Ethic Is Hurting Her Kids
The issue isn’t only that the confrontation got physical, but the overall point Kim was trying to make.Working more hours of the week doesn’t make Kim better than her sisters.It’s a subjective opinion that it’s better to prioritize work above all else. In fact, it could also be argued that this does more harm than good, and Kim is a great example.
On many occasions,Kim has lamented the strugglesof being a single, working mother. She’s admitted to feeling like she doesn’t have enough time for kids and business commitments. Kim’s children are alsoknown for their bad behavior– think of the multiple timesNorth has put her mom on blaston social media or whenSaint gave the paparazzi a middle finger.Kim has even turned to her sisters and atherapist for help getting a hand on her kids.
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While those aroundKim say she just needs to be firmer, it likely goes deeper than that.If Kim puts in as many hours at work as she claims, her kids may not be getting the attention they need. Kim often saysshe feels like she needs a break from her kids,so she may use work as an excuse to escape since she seems to feel overwhelmed by them. The kids’ father,Kanye West, also doesn’t seem to be over-involved, even onceadmitting Kim has the kids 80% of the timedespite sharing custody.
Why Kim’s Sisters Are In The Right
If there’s a lack of parental authority, it explains Kim’s kids’ bad behavior.And it’s a sign she should prioritize her family over her work. Not every parent has that option, butwith a billion-dollar net worth, Kim could never work another day in her life and live quite comfortably. She chooses to work not because she has to but because she enjoys it. That isn’t necessarily bad, but it is problematic when it causes harm to your kids or yourself. Kim’s sisters could also quit working altogether and live in luxury for the rest of their lives. Kourtney has even admitted to that and has no problemsaying she doesn’t work as much as she doesso she can spend time with her family. Last season ofThe Kardashians,her sisters gave her a hard time for bailing on so many work opportunities and family hang-outs after having her fourth baby. But Kourtney defended herself, saying it’s an active choice to spend more low-key time with her kids than be in the spotlight. And who can blame her?
Kylie has also said similar things, sayingshe wants to keep her kids out of the spotlight.We’ve seen her take a different approach to social media and reality TV since becoming a mom, even hiding her entire pregnancy with Stormi until her birth when she could’ve capitalized it by putting it on full display. Kylie and Kourtney have been praised for being hands-on moms, and their kids are known for their polite behavior, at least compared to their cousins. Just think aboutStormi’s polite “please” and “thank-yous”in her viral Christmas baking video with Kylie.Maybe if Kim spent more time as a hands-on parent, her kids would be better behaved.
There’s no one-fit approach to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and it looks different for everyone. But Kim’s quickness to criticize her sisters for not sharing her priorities is problematic. When you break it down, Kim’s commitment to work may be at the detriment of her kids.There may come a time when she regrets working as many hours as possible instead of slowing down to enjoy her family, which she can completely afford.Kim could learn from her sisters and how they balance their personal and professional lives. At the very least, she should think twice before criticizing someone for not having her work ethic.
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