Why do billionaires have so many children if they’re not prepared to parent them? | Arwa Mahdawi
Kim Kardashian’s revelation that she has five nannies for four children caused a ruckus. But the world of the ultra-wealthy throws up far more extreme approaches to childcare “I have the best advice for women in business,” Kim Kardashian told Variety in 2022 . “Get your fucking ass up and work. It seems like nobody wants to work these days.” The billionaire got a lot of flak for this comment but…
In a recent interview, Kim Kardashian shared her perspective on childcare in the world of the ultra-wealthy. The mother of four, who has a sex tape-turned-fame story, advised women in business to "get your fucking ass up and work" in 2022. While she faced criticism for this statement, it seems she isn't a hypocrite herself. As the co-founder of Skims and a billionaire, Kardashian has found a way to balance her professional success with her role as a parent.
She has primary custody of her four children with ex-husband Kanye West and employs five nannies to help with their care. According to a Sunday Times interview, Kim utilizes a "one nanny on duty, four on rotation" system. Despite having more nannies than children, she still manages to do the school run. This level of outsourcing for domestic labor is not uncommon among the ultra-wealthy, who seemingly have the resources to maintain such a high standard of care for their children.
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