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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Muir

Kim Kardashian’s 13-year-old daughter North West had her hands pierced — and sparked a parenting debate

It’s a dilemma many parents face: where do you draw the line on your children getting piercings or tattoos, and more crucially, how old should they be?

That question has been thrust into the spotlight this week after reality star Kim Kardashian drew ire from health and parenting experts for allowing her 13-year-old daughter North West — whom she shares with rapper Kanye “Ye” West — to have multiple piercings on the back of her hands.

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