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Kim Kardashianhas given a very real glimpse of how the co-parenting situation is going with her ex-husband,Kanye West.
During a Monday guest spot on theAngie Martinez IRLpodcast,TheKardashiansstar, 42, discussed the highly controversial artist and their four children.
“If they don’t know things that are being said, why would I ever bring that energy to them? That is real, heavy, grownup s— that they are not ready to deal with,” she said. “When they are, we will have those conversations. One day, my kids will thank me for not sitting here and bashing their dad. I could,” she added.
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“I definitely protected him,” she expanded in the interview, “and I still will in the eyes of my kids. For my kids. So, in my home, my kids don’t know anything that goes on [in] the outside world,” Kardashian shared, pointing out that sometimes she misses just being able to go to basic places like CVS Pharmacy.
In the divorce settlement, Kardashian was awarded $200,000 a month in child support. The Grammy winner will also be responsible for half of the children’s medical, educational, and security expenses. The exes waived any form of spousal support.
“My kids don’t know anything,” she reiterated on the podcast. “So, at school, some of my best friends are the teachers, so I know what goes on at recess and lunchtime. I hear what is being talked about.”
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At the end of the day, the Hulu star, who continually strives to feel zen during tough times and feels “free” of other people’s opinions these days, admitted she has no choice but to put on a happy face for the sake of her kids.
“If we are riding to school, and they want to listen to their dad’s music — no matter what we are going through — I have to have that smile on my face and blast his music and sing along with my kids. [I can] act like nothing is wrong and as soon as I drop them off, I can have a good cry.”
source: people.com
