Note: I have no idea if the dude in the above photo is the “manny” being described in the following story, but this is a recent (9/22) photo of Kim Kardashian and the guy looks like either security or childcare. So, yes, Kim revealed in a new episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians that she hired a male nanny this year because she wanted her kids to have more male influence. I would imagine that’s partly because her ex-husband is not super-involved with the nitty-gritty of child-rearing.

Kim Kardashian wants to make sure her kids have the best influences in their lives. On the latest episode of The Kardashians, the mom of four, 42, opened up about hiring a male nanny to spend time with son Saint, 7½.

“It’s really hard for me to be really strict and to discipline a lot,” Kardashian admits. “My parents weren’t strict at all and sometimes because I’m really busy, it would be amazing if I had a partner who would tap me out and take over and handle it but, you know, it can’t happen like that.”

“I do think that my household and even our family is very female-dominated. I recently hired a manny. I really wanted a male around that would be picking them up and taking them to sports, and I was scared out of my mind to tell their dad that.”

Despite her hesitation to tell ex Kanye West — with whom she also shares Psalm, 4, Chicago, 5, and North, 10 — things went well when they were introduced.

“When he was dropping off the kids, Kanye introduced himself. They played two-on-two with Saint and him. He’s been so nice to him, like ‘Hey, if you’re going to help raise my son’ — because he handed him the ball really easily or something — he’s like, ‘Don’t do that, have him get it himself. It’s some of the rules I would want.’ And I was like ‘Oh my God, okay.'”

[From People]

She has every reason to be terrified of Kanye’s reaction. Kanye seems to react poorly to every man in Kim’s life and his kids’ lives. While things might be okay now between Kanye and the manny, it could go sideways in a hurry. I hope Kim is prepared to protect this guy from her ex, should that happen. Anyway, I’m all for “mannies.” I’m sure Saint and Psalm appreciate having a male influence in their lives too. Kim has gone full soccer mom – I think it’s Saint who is really into soccer right now.

Photos courtesy of Backgrid.

Paris, FRANCE – Kim Kardashian and her son Saint attend the Uber Eats Ligue 1 league match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Rennais at Parc des Princes in Paris. Pictured: Kim Kardashian, Saint West BACKGRID USA 19 MARCH 2023 BYLINE MUST READ: Best Image / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
paris, FRANCE – Kim Kardashian and her son Saint West attend the Ligue 1 Uber Eats championship match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Rennais at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. Pictured: Kim Kardashian, Saint West BACKGRID USA 19 MARCH 2023 BYLINE MUST READ: Best Image / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Thousand Oaks, CA – Reality star and proud mom Kim Kardashian takes Saint to Island’s for a post-basketball game dinner! Pictured: Kim Kardashian BACKGRID USA 14 APRIL 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*

Thousand Oaks, CA – Reality star and proud mom Kim Kardashian takes Saint to Island’s for a post-basketball game dinner! Pictured: Kim Kardashian BACKGRID USA 14 APRIL 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Los Angeles, CA – Reality star and proud mom Kim Kardashian is spotted leaving Saint’s basketball game at Mamba Academy in Los Angeles. Pictured: Kim Kardashian BACKGRID USA 12 MAY 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Thousand Oaks, CA – Proud mom Kim Kardashian heads home after attending Saint’s basketball game at Mamba Academy in Thousand Oaks. Pictured: Kim Kardashian BACKGRID USA 16 JUNE 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*

New York, NY – Kering Hosts 2nd Annual Caring for Women Gala at The Pool in New York City. Pictured: Kim Kardashian BACKGRID USA 12 SEPTEMBER 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Malibu, CA – Los Angeles, CALI – Kim Kardashian heads to Nobu in Malibu Pictured: Kim Kardashian BACKGRID USA 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Los Angeles, CA – Reality star and proud mom Kim Kardashian takes her son Saint out to eat after his Basketball Game in Los Angeles. Pictured: Kim Kardashian BACKGRID USA 22 SEPTEMBER 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*