Kris Jenner takes issue with Kim Kardashian’s Book over childhood trauma claims

Kris Jenner has strongly objected to a passage in daughter Kim Kardashian’s new biography that discusses the possibility of childhood trauma

Kris Jenner has strongly objected to a passage in daughter Kim Kardashian’s new biography that discusses the possibility of childhood trauma, insisting that her children did not experience the kind of upbringing described in the book.

The disagreement unfolded during Thursday’s episode of The Kardashians, when the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch confronted Kim about a section in her latest biography, Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future. The book, written by Jonathan Van Meter, explores Kim’s personal life, career and family background.

In the passage, Van Meter observes that although Kim does not consider herself someone who experienced childhood trauma, she may simply have difficulty recognising it. The description reportedly upset Kris, who felt that the suggestion reflected negatively on her parenting and the childhood she provided for her six children.

During their conversation, Kris, 71, urged Kim to contact the author and make it clear that she did not want her childhood described in terms of trauma.

She expressed her frustration, saying she found the suggestion deeply offensive and wanted the writer to understand that her family did not share that interpretation of their past.

The reality television star and businesswoman also emphasised that her six children — Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Rob, Kendall and Kylie — represent her greatest legacy. She maintained that she had dedicated considerable time and effort to raising them and providing them with a supportive family environment.

Kris’s reaction reflected her concern that the book’s description could create an inaccurate impression of the family’s upbringing and her role as a mother.

Kim’s sisters Khloé and Kourtney also weighed in on the discussion, agreeing that they did not believe they had experienced any particularly severe or deeply troubling childhood trauma.

Kim subsequently assured her mother that she would communicate her concerns to Van Meter and clarify her position regarding the passage.

The disagreement also extended beyond the discussion of childhood experiences. Kris questioned Kim’s decision to allow an outside writer such extensive access to their personal lives, expressing concern about sharing private family matters with someone who was not part of their inner circle.

She criticised the decision to give Van Meter access to their stories and personal experiences, particularly because he had reportedly followed Kim’s life for six years while conducting interviews with people close to her.

However, Kim defended the biography and explained that the project had a broader purpose. She argued that allowing the writer to explore her life in detail could help address inaccurate stories and misconceptions that have circulated about the Kardashian family over the years.

According to Kim, the book offered an opportunity to present a more complete account of her experiences rather than allowing outside speculation to define her personal history.

The exchange highlighted differing perspectives between mother and daughter over privacy, family history and the way personal experiences are presented to the public.

While Kris remained concerned about how the book might portray her parenting, Kim appeared determined to defend the project and its potential to correct misinformation.

The conversation also demonstrated how even a closely connected family can have different interpretations of the past, particularly when private experiences become part of a public biography.