Kourtney Kardashian Faces Backlash: Why She Didn't Use a Life Vest for Her Son
Kourtney Kardashian Barker's Boating Blunder: Neglecting Baby Rocky's Safety
The drama is floating on the surface, and it's not just the calm waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene that are at play! Last Friday, reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian Barker made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The 46-year-old mother of three (or should we say, four?) was caught off guard when she failed to provide a life jacket for her adorable 21-month-old son Rocky Thirteen Barker during their family vacation in Idaho.
As it turns out, the proud mom was blissfully unaware that Idaho state law requires all children under the age of 14 to wear an approved life jacket while aboard a boat 19 feet or less in length. But don't worry, Kourtney's got some serious apologists in her corner! Her devoted fans rallied around her, praising her for being a "good mom" and understanding that she "didn't think about the dangers." However, not everyone was so forgiving...
The Outrage is Real
Kourtney's Instagram followers went wild, spilling their tea and expressing their outrage over the incident. User @janettparks commented, "Child endangerment per Idaho law!" while @bcudini chimed in with a heartfelt plea: "Please, please put a life jacket on that sweet babe!"
But it wasn't just the fans who were concerned – some users pointed out that this was more than just an innocent oversight. @sue_branagan shared a harrowing anecdote about a recent boat accident in Tahoe, where the only survivors wore life vests: "POV Please use a life vest on your child. In that huge boat accident in Tahoe, the only two people that survived were wearing life vests. All the rest died when the boat capsized."
A Quick Fix (But Not Quite Fast Enough)
In response to the backlash, Kourtney announced that she'd purchased a $69.99 Stohlquist 'Infant' life jacket for little Rocky. "Good looking out," she wrote in her Instagram post. "Honestly, didn't think about some of the dangers." But was it enough to salvage her reputation as a responsible parent?
While some fans applauded Kourtney's swift action, others saw this as nothing more than a PR stunt. User @lifeofrylee84 snarked, "Protects her son's face from the internet but doesn't protect him from possibly drowning... priorities."
A Family Affair (And Some Not-So-Proud Grandparents)
Kourtney and her husband Travis Barker, the 48-year-old Grammy-nominated drummer, brought their whole crew to Idaho for a fun-filled family vacation. But it appears that not everyone was on board with Kourtney's boating antics. Her stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, daughter of Oscar De La Hoya, seemed oblivious to the drama unfolding around her.
A Reality Check (And Some Serious Sponsorship Deals)
As if this weren't enough, Kourtney will soon be embarking on a busy promotional schedule for her family's Hulu reality show, The Kardashians. And speaking of promotions... have you heard about Travis Barker's upcoming 5K Run Travis Run races? They're happening in September and tickets are available for as little as $59 (or up to $1,680 – talk about a pricey sprint!).
A Lesson Learned (But Will It Stick?)
So, what did we learn from this debacle? Kourtney Kardashian Barker's got a lot of devoted fans, but also some pretty vocal critics. As she navigates the waters of parenthood, it's clear that she'll need to stay on her toes and keep her safety measures in check.
The 5ft brunette has been keeping busy with her lifestyle website Poosh and her vitamin and botanical supplement company Lemme – but will this incident cast a shadow over her brand? Only time (and the law) will tell.
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