Amid a hailstorm of criticism, Kourtney Kardashian is under fire for her Father's Day tribute post that exclusively honored her husband, Travis Barker, while ignoring her ex and co-parent, Scott Disick.
- Jun 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - On Father's Day, Kourtney Kardashian, aged 45, took to Instagram to celebrate her husband, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, whom she recently welcomed a baby boy named Rocky with. The heartfelt post featured a series of photos showing Barker with their newborn son.
Kourtney wrote, "Happy Father's Day @travisbarker !! Beyond grateful for the Dad that you are to our baby boy, and all of our kids. You keep us safe and protected and take care of us. Having a family with you is heaven. Happy to celebrate you!"
However, fans were quick to rebuke Kardashian for neglecting to acknowledge Scott Disick, with whom she shares three children: Mason, 14, Penelope, 11, and Reign, 9. One user stated, "I actually find this so disrespectful that you haven't included your other kids with Scott… He is the father of your 3 other children in case you had forgotten about him and them."
The backlash extended with comments like, "What about Scott? 'Grateful for the dad that you are to ALL of our kids?' these kids have a father, he's [sic] name is Scott," echoing sentiments from various corners.
Disick, who spent Father's Day dining with his children at Nobu in Malibu, California, posted his gratitude on Instagram for the day, showcasing a silver balloon display from his kids that spelled out, "HAPPY FATHERS DAY MPR" (the kids' initials). His post read, "Thanks my loves 4 making this day what it is to me!"
Disick and Kardashian, who dated on and off from 2006 to 2015, have been praised for their co-parenting dynamics, although Disick has candidly spoken about the challenges of adjusting to his ex moving on with Barker.
Some fans defended Kourtney's actions, citing past issues in her relationship with Disick. One defense stated, "My Gosh I see so many of you asking about Scott in the post like she has to acknowledge him at all specially on a post dedicated to her actual husband the one who did actually marry her and seems to make her HAPPY," further highlighting the turbulent history between Kourtney and Scott.
This episode sheds light on the complexities of modern co-parenting in blended families, particularly under the unforgiving scrutiny of the public eye. Kourtney and Travis tied the knot in May 2022 and have been vocal about their journey, including fertility challenges and ultimately conceiving baby Rocky naturally. Kourtney's Instagram serves as a platform for sharing raw and personal stories, albeit not without scrutiny from followers.
