Kourtney Kardashian Stays Strict on Kids’ Diets, but Penelope Pushes Back
Kourtney Kardashian Barker has always been serious about healthy eating, but it looks like her 12-year-old daughter, Penelope Disick, is starting to push back. In the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kourtney’s strict food rules clashed with a more relaxed approach from her mom, Kris Jenner, and her kids.
During a family outing to a pumpkin patch, Jenner gathered 10 of her 13 grandchildren and loaded them into a sprinter van filled with snacks, including Gatorade and lollipops. Meanwhile, Kourtney arrived separately with Penelope. When Jenner encouraged her granddaughter to join the other kids, Penelope refused, choosing instead to ride with her mom.
Once at the pumpkin patch, Kourtney immediately noticed the snack choices and voiced her concerns. “Saint, dipping the lollipop into the Gatorade? Next level,” Kourtney remarked, shocked at what her nephew was eating. Jenner, clearly amused, responded, “I didn’t pick ‘em!” trying to distance herself from the snack selection. Kourtney, still baffled, said, “I gave specifics and I said no food coloring, which is Gatorade.” Jenner playfully fired back, “Who buys Gatorade? It’s like eating poison.” That’s when Penelope intervened, telling her mom, “Mom, it’s fine. He already had it.” Kourtney then backed down, simply replying, “Yeah.”
Kourtney has been vocal about her strict food policies for years. The Poosh founder avoids processed foods, refined sugars, and artificial ingredients when feeding her kids. She has previously shared her commitment to organic meals, saying she prioritizes clean eating for her family. Her approach often contrasts with her sisters, who tend to be more flexible with their kids’ diets. This isn’t the first time Penelope has challenged Kourtney’s rules. As kids grow up, they naturally begin to make their own choices, especially when surrounded by cousins who aren’t held to the same restrictions.
Despite their small disagreements over food, Kourtney recently celebrated Penelope’s 12th birthday with a sweet and stylish party. The reality star posted an Instagram Reel showcasing Penelope’s celebration, featuring a beautiful white cake with floral decorations and sugar cookies shaped like stars and circles. Her caption read, “12 years young,” accompanied by Zaz’s “La Vie en Rose” as the background music. While the cake was picture-perfect, fans were left wondering if it followed Kourtney’s strict healthy eating guidelines or if Penelope got to indulge.
As Penelope enters her teenage years, it’s likely that she will push back more on her mom’s rules. Growing kids often want more independence, especially when it comes to what they eat. The moment between Kourtney, Penelope, and Jenner perfectly captures a relatable parenting struggle – trying to enforce rules while also letting kids make their own choices.
Kourtney Kardashian Barker has spent years promoting healthy, organic living, but as her kids get older, will she start loosening the reins? With Penelope growing more vocal, Kourtney might have to find a balance between her wellness-focused parenting style and her daughter’s growing independence.
What do you think? Should Kourtney stick to her food rules or let Penelope have more freedom? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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