Overview

• Kardashian posted an August 8 Instagram photo of her 21-month-old son Rocky Thirteen on a moving boat in Idaho without a life jacket.
• Idaho law requires children under 14 to wear approved flotation devices on powered boats, a regulation many commenters cited in the uproar.
• Social media users on Instagram and Reddit condemned the image as dangerous neglect and urged immediate compliance with state safety rules.
• On August 9, Kardashian shared an Instagram Story admitting she “didn’t think about some of the dangers,” confirmed she had bought a fitting life vest, and expressed gratitude to followers for their warnings.
• Safety advocates say the episode underscores the power of online scrutiny to hold public figures accountable and reinforce broader conversations about child-rearing and regulatory compliance.