Kourtney Kardashian faces backlash after life vest omission

A social media backlash over a Idaho boat trip prompts Kourtney Kardashian Barker to address safety concerns and share an update.

Kourtney Kardashian faces backlash after Rocky Thirteen boat photo without life vest

Kourtney Kardashian Barker posted a family boat trip photo from Idaho that showed her 21 month old son Rocky Thirteen without a life vest. Observers pointed out that Idaho law requires children under 14 to wear life jackets on boats, sparking online criticism about safety and parenting responsibilities.

The reality TV star did not respond immediately. The next day she published a message on Instagram Stories saying she had bought a life vest that fits and thanking fans for pointing out the danger. She also used the moment to highlight World Breastfeeding Week and her ongoing breastfeeding journey.

The episode shows how public figures are judged on everyday parenting moments in real time. A single image becomes a safety case study, and a quick update can calm a storm while inviting new scrutiny about privacy and the pressure to appear as a perfect parent.

This incident also tests how state safety norms shape online debates about responsibility. Celebrities may feel compelled to disclose safety steps, yet the spotlight can magnify flaws and blur the line between personal choices and public example. The outcome here suggests accountability matters, but so does the ongoing conversation about safety expectations for families in the public eye.

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Public scrutiny will continue to test if a simple safety update can restore trust.