Kourtney Kardashian Barker has openly discussed her experiences with motherhood, revealing a shift from relying on instinct with her first child to a more deliberate approach later in life. During a recent episode of “The Kardashians,” the 46-year-old reality star shared that when she had her eldest son, Mason (now 15), she lacked clear guidance and didn’t consult parenting resources.
“When I was 30, and I had Mason, nobody told me what to do, I didn’t read any books, but the way that I felt, my maternal instinct, was to do attachment parenting,” Kardashian Barker said in a confessional. This highlights a common experience for many first-time parents, where the pressure to conform to expectations is absent, allowing for a more organic parenting style.
However, Kardashian Barker’s approach evolved before the birth of her daughter, Penelope, in 2012. She specifically read about attachment parenting, indicating a conscious decision to adopt a particular style. The star also noted that her ability to choose whether or not to work now grants her the freedom to prioritize parenting in a way she couldn’t earlier in her career. This reflects a growing trend among affluent parents who can afford to balance work and childcare on their own terms.
Kardashian Barker and Travis Barker share a 2-year-old son, Rocky, while she has three other children—Mason, Penelope, and Reign—with ex Scott Disick. Barker also has two children from a previous marriage. In late 2023, she responded to criticism about having Rocky at age 44, dismissing the judgment with a firm statement: “How dare you question God’s plan?” This illustrates how celebrity mothers are increasingly vocal about reclaiming their reproductive choices.
The reality star also shut down pregnancy rumors in August, responding to a social media comment with a lighthearted reply: “Eating pancakes…and jumping off cliffs.” This playful dismissal underscores her ability to control the narrative around her personal life.
Kardashian Barker’s reflections provide a candid look into motherhood’s evolution, from instinctive early experiences to more intentional parenting as financial stability allows. Her story also reflects broader cultural shifts in how women approach reproduction, work, and societal expectations.
