Whether you’ve seen them on television, the cover of vogue, or perhaps an illegally downloaded pornography tape (shame on you), we’re all familiar with the infamous Kardashian family. With a 9 year running television show, along with 5 spinoff shows (for those who just can’t get enough), these girls have gone farther than most people would ever dream of going. Although many people think that these women are on top of the world, the truth is that they constantly face accusations of being materialistic, selfish, lazy, and vapid. In reality, despite the hardships they face, the Kardashians are exemplary role models who show an audience what true compassion, diligence, and thoughtfulness looks like.
While it seems like this tight-knit family has it easy (spontaneous trips to the Bahamas, owning private Jets, having millions of dollars at their dispense), we should all consider that they each have their own struggles, just like us. For example, let’s not forget the incident in 2011 when Kim unfortunately lost her 75 thousand dollar diamond earrings to the unforgiving oceans of Bora Bora. Speaking of tragedies, just last year, around the time when the earthquake in Nepal killed thousands and left survivors homeless and hungry, poor Rob suffered from an embarrassing weight gain. Talk about a crisis! And how can we focus on the unrest in Syria with ISIL murdering thousands of innocent people, when Black Chyna just won’t let up on cyber-mocking Kylie? Though each person in the Kardashian Klan deals with their fair share of suffering, they don’t let it beat them; in fact, they use these experiences to give them perspective and empathy towards people with less advantages.
Critics might think that the Kardashians care little about anything besides themselves and their money, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Do haters have any idea that once in 2007 Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe helped a homeless guy move his residence away from the front of their store? Do they know that Kim gives away handfuls of clothing to underprivileged Ebay auctioners? I think not. With all the charity work these sisters do, it seems as if compassion is their main focus. However, the only thing greater than their passion for giving, is their drive to work hard in their respective careers.
As if letting people film you isn’t a job enough, the family of 6-ish are always busy with projects, photoshoots, projects, and photoshoots. For instance, Kim, an entrepreneur and creator of “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” worked for tens of hours to find a team of video game designers to (co)create her game. And while Kim slaves away in the work force, Khloe slaves away at the gym. A totally different person from her chubby 2011 self, Khloe now works out every day. And how could we forget Kourtney, the full-time mom? It’s hard to think that she can take care of 3 kids at the same time, with only the help of a few paid nannies. Through each of their many accomplishments, we learn that hard work is a virtue. This, along with many other themes, is why the Kardashian family is full of incredible role models.
With the intention of always having a thoughtful message, the Kardashians stay true to their beliefs and morals. Each member has something that we can all learn from. There’s Kris, who reminds us that there are moms out there who still micro- manage their 35 year old children. There’s Kim, who teaches us that sexualizing oneself is empowering, as long as you’re married to an established rapper. Kylie, who shows us that you can be confident in the plastic surgery you choose to get. Caitlin, who informs us that you can be transgender yet still support a presidential candidate who does not agree with LGBTQ rights. It may not seem like much, but an hour long peek into the lives of this elite family can provide us with much more knowledge than we might think. And with the world in utter chaos, we could all use a bit of perspective.
