That difference showed up again during Father’s Day, when Kourtney shared a tribute that seemed to focus only on her current husband, Travis Barker. The photo she posted showed her and Travis in a very affectionate moment, with him holding her close. Her caption was short and simple: “Baby daddy.”
For many fans, the post was sweet enough on its own. Kourtney and Travis have built a very public love story, and they now share a son, Rocky. So, in that sense, the caption made sense. But because Kourtney also has three older children with Scott Disick, the post quickly drew reactions from people who felt she had left someone out.
Some fans reminded her that Travis is not her only “baby daddy.” One person even joked that she had two. It was the kind of comment section reaction that usually follows Kardashian family posts, where every word, photo, and missing name gets studied like a clue.
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But while Kourtney seemed to ignore Scott in her own Father’s Day post, Kris Jenner took a very different approach.
Kris, who has often tried to keep the larger Kardashian-Jenner family connected, included Scott in her own Father’s Day tribute. Her post celebrated the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures in their family, and Scott appeared in the collage with his daughter, Penelope. The post also included other men connected to the family, including the late Robert Kardashian Sr., Tristan Thompson, Kanye West, Corey Gamble, and more.
Fans quickly noticed the difference. Some praised Kris for including everyone, even people who have had complicated relationships with her daughters. To those fans, it showed that Kris still values family ties, especially when children are involved.
And honestly, that seems to be the real difference between Kourtney and Kris. Kourtney appears focused on boundaries. Kris appears focused on keeping everyone connected.
Kourtney Has Worked Hard To Create Distance From Scott
Kourtney Kardashian’s relationship with Scott Disick was never simple. Their nearly 10-year romance played out in front of millions of viewers on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” and fans saw plenty of highs and lows between them.
There were funny moments, of course. Scott became one of the most entertaining personalities in the Kardashian world, and his one-liners made him a fan favorite. But their relationship also had serious problems. His substance use, partying, and infidelity caused Kourtney a lot of pain over the years. By the time they finally split for good in 2015, it seemed like Kourtney was ready to move into a new phase of her life.
That is why her current distance from Scott is not exactly shocking.
For years after their breakup, Scott remained very close to the Kardashian family. At times, it almost felt like he was still part of the inner circle in the same way he had been during his relationship with Kourtney. But things changed when Kourtney got serious with Travis Barker. Her priorities shifted, and she became more protective of her new marriage and her peace.
On “The Kardashians,” viewers have seen how uncomfortable the situation can be. In one episode, Scott confronted Kendall Jenner after he was not invited to her birthday dinner. Kendall explained that the event was small and intimate, and she did not want to create an awkward situation with Kourtney there.
That moment said a lot. It showed that even though Scott may still feel connected to the family, some members now think carefully before including him in certain spaces. Kourtney is their sister. Her comfort matters. And if having Scott around creates tension, then not everyone is willing to force the old family dynamic.
Kris Jenner Still Has A Soft Spot For Scott
Kris Jenner, however, has always seemed to handle Scott differently. Even when things have been messy, she has often spoken about him with warmth.
Part of that may come from the fact that Scott has been around the Kardashian family for so long. He was not just a boyfriend who came and went. He was part of their lives for years, and viewers watched him grow from a reckless young man into a father trying to stay close to his children.
Kris also clearly sees him as more than just Kourtney’s ex. To her, Scott is the father of Mason, Penelope, and Reign. That gives him a permanent place in the family, whether Kourtney wants to be close to him or not.
During a 2023 episode of “The Kardashians,” Kris helped care for Scott after he was involved in a car accident. She was visibly relieved that he was okay and made it clear that she still loved him. She said Scott would always be part of their family because he is the father of her grandchildren. She even called him her kid.
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That is a strong statement, especially considering how complicated his history with Kourtney has been.
Kris has also praised Scott as a father. She has said he loves his children deeply, and that the bond he shares with them is beautiful to see. That may be the biggest reason she continues to include him. For Kris, honoring Scott on Father’s Day is not about reopening old wounds with Kourtney. It is about recognizing him as a dad.
And that is where things get complicated. Both women may be right in their own ways.
Kourtney is allowed to create distance from an ex who hurt her. Kris is also allowed to acknowledge the man who helped give her three grandchildren.
Why Fans Are Divided Over The Father’s Day Posts
The reaction to Kourtney’s post shows how divided fans still are when it comes to Scott Disick.
Some people believe Kourtney should have included him because he is the father of three of her children. To them, Father’s Day is about the kids, not the romantic history between the parents. They feel that leaving Scott out looked cold, especially since he has remained close to the family for so long.
Others think Kourtney did nothing wrong. They argue that she does not owe Scott a public tribute, especially after everything they went through. She can respect him privately as the father of her children without posting him on Instagram. That is a fair point too.
Social media often makes people feel like every private relationship must be publicly proven. If someone does not post a birthday tribute, people assume there is drama. If an ex is left out of a holiday post, fans take it as a message. But sometimes, a person simply chooses not to share everything.
Kourtney’s life is different now. She is married to Travis Barker, and their relationship is very open, affectionate, and intense. That is the love story she seems to want to celebrate publicly. Scott, meanwhile, belongs to a different chapter of her life. An important chapter, yes, but also a painful one.
So maybe her post was not meant as a direct insult. Maybe it was just Kourtney choosing to focus on the person she is married to now.
Still, because Scott is so tied to the Kardashian family story, people are always going to notice when he is missing.
Kris And Kourtney Are Looking At Scott From Different Angles
The main reason Kris and Kourtney seem to be on different terms with Scott is simple: they do not have the same history with him.
Kourtney dated him. She lived through the heartbreak, the embarrassment, the disappointments, and the emotional exhaustion of that relationship. She had to decide when enough was enough. She had to rebuild her personal life after years of being tied to someone who was not always stable for her.
Kris, on the other hand, sees him through a wider family lens. She has watched him become a father. She has seen his bond with the kids. She has also seen his personal struggles, and maybe that has made her more protective of him in a maternal way.
That does not mean Kris is ignoring what Kourtney went through. It just means she has built her own relationship with Scott, separate from Kourtney’s romantic past with him.
This is not unusual in blended families. Sometimes an ex remains close to the family because children are involved. Sometimes one person wants distance while another wants peace and inclusion. It can be messy, but it is also very real.
For the Kardashians, the difference is that their family boundaries become public entertainment. Every post becomes a headline. Every missing person becomes a theory.
Scott’s Place In The Kardashian Family May Always Be Complicated
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Scott Disick’s relationship with the Kardashian family has never been easy to define. He is no longer Kourtney’s partner, but he is not exactly an outsider either. He is the father of three Kardashian grandchildren. He was a major part of the family’s TV history. He still appears in their world, even if things are not the same as before.
Kourtney seems to have made peace with keeping him at a distance. That may be healthy for her. After all, moving on sometimes means changing access, changing habits, and refusing to keep old emotional doors open.
Kris, meanwhile, seems committed to keeping Scott connected, at least as a father and family figure. That may be healthy for the children, especially if it helps them feel that both sides of their family can still respect each other.
The Father’s Day posts simply made that difference more visible.
Kourtney’s tribute was about Travis. Kris’ tribute was about the wider family. Neither post tells the whole story, but together, they show the delicate balance the Kardashians are still trying to maintain.
Scott may not be Kourtney’s person anymore, and he may never fully return to the old family role fans remember. But through Mason, Penelope, and Reign, he will always have a connection to the Kardashian-Jenner family. Whether Kourtney chooses to post him or not, that part will not change.
