Kim Kardashian: 'Homework for kids? I don't believe in it... It should be finished at school.'
Reality star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian (44) is causing controversy by revealing her unique parenting philosophy.
Kardashian recently appeared on streamer Kai Cenat's Twitch live 'Mafiathon 3' and stated, 'I don't believe in homework,' adding, 'Aren't kids in school for 8 hours a day? When they get home, they should play sports and spend time with family. I think homework should be finished at school.'
She has four children with her ex-husband Kanye West: North (12), Saint (9), Chicago (7), and Psalm (6), all of whom are now of school age, drawing attention to Kardashian's views on education.
Her son Saint also appeared on the broadcast, playfully interacting with the streamer, creating a cheerful atmosphere. However, her remarks about 'not believing in homework' sparked mixed reactions among fans. Some agreed, stating, 'I can relate,' and 'Time with family is important,' while others criticized her comments as 'a rich family's perspective disconnected from reality' and 'homework is necessary for ordinary kids.'
Earlier, Kardashian's sister Kourtney Kardashian had also mentioned homeschooling her children, saying 'school is outdated,' receiving criticism for being 'out of touch with reality.'' This has again put the sisters' educational philosophies under public scrutiny.
A similar controversy recently surfaced in South Korea. Broadcaster Sayuri faced backlash over her son's homework issue but later clarified her stance, expressing her remorse.
On 26th of last month, a video titled 'Sayuri explains why she doesn't give her child homework' was posted on her YouTube channel 'Sayuri's Death Note.' In the video, Sayuri opened with, 'I'm really sorry. I didn't expect this would become a controversy,' and apologized to the production team. Earlier, she had appeared on a channel run by Jang Young-ran and said, 'I wrote a letter to my son's English kindergarten teacher saying, "Our son absolutely does not do homework. I am completely against my son doing homework at this age. Please do not send homework for our son."' This statement spread across online communities, leading to a debate about whether one should homeschool if they do not follow the kindergarten's rules and curriculum. After her remarks became a topic of controversy, Sayuri showed a reflective attitude, admitting her mistake. She said, 'I watched the video and thought I looked shameless. Even I found it unpleasant to watch. I asked the teacher, 'Please.' The teacher said it was okay too. I didn't think much about the kindergarten's rules. I feel like I learned from this opportunity again.' Sayuri expressed sincerely, 'I won't cause trouble again. After seeing the distorted video spread, I felt I needed to be careful. Although I didn't do anything illegal, I think I made a big mistake after a long time. It's my fault. I'm sorry and I'm reflecting on it.'
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