Kourtney Kardashian faces criticism for allegedly negligent parenting after her 21-month-old son is seen on a boat without a life jacket.
In a recent social media post, reality star Kourtney Kardashian found herself in the midst of a debate over boat safety after sharing a photo of her one-year-old son Rocky on a boat without a life jacket.
Kourtney Kardashian, who is 46 years old and a popular figure in the entertainment industry, is no stranger to public scrutiny. But this time, it was the U.S. Coast Guard regulations that were at the centre of the discussion.
According to federal law, all children under 13 are required to wear a life jacket on a moving boat. Every passenger must also have a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) available.
State laws may impose stricter requirements. For instance, in Idaho, where Kourtney Kardashian recently shared photos of her family vacation, children 14 and under are required to wear a life jacket on boats 19 feet or smaller while underway. In California, children younger than 13 are legally required to wear life jackets on boats, while adults’ use is optional, but boats must carry enough PFDs for all passengers.
In response to the controversy, Kourtney Kardashian acknowledged the safety concerns and purchased a life vest that fits her infant son. She highlighted the importance of awareness about boating safety with children.
It's worth noting that infant life jackets should fit snugly and comfortably, providing proper buoyancy and support. They range in price but all must be Coast Guard-approved. Supervision is critical even with a life vest, as flotation devices are not foolproof protection against drowning.
Travis Barker, Kourtney Kardashian's partner and the Blink-182 drummer, also has three kids with his ex-wife, Shanna Moakler. Kourtney Kardashian is the mother of four kids, three of whom she shares with her former partner, Scott Disick.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have been public about their relationship since revealing it in 2021. The couple tied the knot in a fairytale wedding in Italy more than one year before Rocky's birth.
The incident has sparked a conversation about the importance of following boating safety regulations, especially when children are involved. By addressing the concerns and taking immediate action, Kourtney Kardashian has shown her commitment to ensuring the safety of her family.
This article was contributed by Tracy Wright, a writer for our website Digital. For more on entertainment news, visit our website regularly.
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[3] California Department of Boating and Waterways. (2022). Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). Retrieved from https://www.dbw.ca.gov/Boating/Safety/PFDs/
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[5] California Harbors and Navigation Code. (2022). Section 658. (a). Retrieved from https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=HN&division=1.&title=&part=2.&chapter=3.&article=4.&number=658.
Celebrities Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have become a focal point of a discussion about boating safety, as Kourtney's shared photo of her son Rocky on a boat without a life jacket drew attention to the importance of adhering to safety regulations. Kourtney Kardashian, who is no stranger to public scrutiny, addressed the concerns by purchasing a life vest for her infant son and emphasizing the significance of awareness about boating safety with children.
