20 Rules Cindy Crawford Makes Kaia Gerber Follow

Cindy Crawford is a name that holds a lot of weight in the fashion industry, and she is still considered one of the world’s top models. But now her teenage daughter, Kaia Gerber, has entered the family business and she’s already proving to be a success. Crawford has been criticized for allowing Kaia to model from such a young age, a decision the proud mama has defended, after all, she understands the industry better than most.

Kaia has become a celebrity in her own right, with a growing following on social media (although it can be hard to navigate the online world because people have been unkind). She has a thriving career, and she's learned a lot from her mom. Below are 20 things to know about the way Crawford and her husband have parented Kaia.

20 Cindy Crawford Let Her Daughter Follow In Her Footsteps From A Young Age

Cindy Crawford is one of the most successful supermodels of all time, so she definitely knows a thing or two about the fashion industry. Now, her daughter, Kaia Gerber, is also trying her hand at modeling, although it’s a decision that has caused some controversy because she was only 16 when she started her career.

19 She Has Defended Her Decision To Let Kaia Model As A Teen

Cindy Crawford has openly defended her decision to let her daughter model. "There isn't a 12-year-old that doesn't know how to take a great selfie and how to retouch it perfectly,” she said, according to Entertainment Tonight Canada. “So when people would say, ‘Well, how could you let Kaia start modeling?' I'm like, every young person is modeling in their own life."

18 Cindy Is More Concerned With Kaia Driving Than Modeling

Some people may think that Cindy Crawford should have kept her daughter away from the industry until she was older, but Crawford disagrees. Crawford told Associated Press (via Marie Claire) that she was more “concerned about her [Kaia] driving herself” than becoming a model. She added that it’s helpful that she knows so much about the industry, so she could guide Kaia.

17 Cindy Admits That When It Comes To Parenting, She’s The 'Bad Cop'

Kaia Gerber is the daughter of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and when it comes to parenting, Crawford admits she takes on the role of the “bad cop.” According to CBS News, she had this to say on the subject: “Our kids would probably not go to school, we'd not have a bedtime. Yeah, I'm definitely the bad cop.”

16 Her Husband, Rande Gerber, Backs Her Up With The Parenting Decisions

Although Cindy Crawford may make the bulk of the disciplinary decisions, her husband does back her up. They are a team, after all. “You know what, when I need his support and I need him to step up and back me up on something, he definitely will,” she said, according to CBS News.

15 Kaia Has To Put Money In The Curse Jar

Cindy Crawford is bringing her children up right! In an interview with People, she explained that Kaia Gerber and her brother, Presley, are not allowed to use bad language. To ensure they do not, Crawford and Rande Gerber used to make their kids donate a dollar to a “curse-jar.”

14 Cindy Wanted Her Daughter To Make It On Her Own (Without Her Outside Influence)

There’s no denying that having a mother who is a supermodel would have its obvious benefits and have some influence on Kaia Gerber’s career. Cindy Crawford admitted to Net-a-Porter’s Edit that Kaia has “some advantages” because she is her daughter, “But when people say that I bought her a cover of a magazine, I think, if I was going to buy a cover for someone, it would be me.” Basically, Kaia’s earned everything she’s achieved.

13 She’s Given Kaia Guidance But Also Didn’t Want To Hold Her Daughter Back

There was interest in Kaia Gerber working as a model from a young age. Her parents were approached when she was 13, and it was not until after she turned 16, that Cindy Crawford felt she “couldn’t really hold her back.” She told Net-a-Porter’s Edit that she has given her daughter guidance and advice, and all she can do is hope it sticks.

12 Cindy Makes Sure That Kaia Does Her Homework (But It’s Not What You Think)

Homework is important for Cindy Crawford, but we’re not talking about schoolwork, instead, we’re referring to doing research before a job. According to Vogue (via ABC News), one of the lessons Crawford taught Kaia was "when you go to work with a photographer or designer, it is like do your homework." Basically, find out how they work, and adapt accordingly.

11 Cindy Sees A Lot Of Her Younger Self In Her Daughter

Cindy Crawford’s daughter looks a lot like her, and she has joked about their similarities. "I look at my daughter and I'm like, 'You have my old skin and I want it back!'" she said, according to CBS News. "'You have my old legs, I want them back! You have my old hair, I want it back!'"

People can say hurtful things on social media, and it seems that when they are sitting behind their keyboards, they get the courage to write things they would never say to someone’s face. It’s even worse for celebrities, and Cindy Crawford told Net-a-Porter’s Edit that she can’t believe how “hateful” some people are with the things they write on social media. But she did note they are becoming more “immune” to it all.

9 Kaia Is Allowed To Hang Out With Other Models

Kaia Gerber has been in the spotlight from a young age because of her decision to model at 16 (then again, she’s also the daughter of a celeb, so there was always going to be some interest in her life). She’s clearly met a lot of people in the industry and has been spotted hanging out with model Wellington Grant. W magazine reported that she was “looking rather cozy” with Grant.

8 She’s Also Allowed To Spend Time With Much Older Celebs, Like Pete Davidson

It’s not just other models that Kaia Gerber has been spotted hanging out with, but also celebrities. More specifically, she’s been seen on a “date” in Malibu with Pete Davidson, Daily Mail reports. People may remember that Davidson was once briefly engaged to Ariana Grande. He’s also seven years older than Gerber.

7 Kaia’s Mom Is Not Around 24/7 Because She Realizes She Needs Time Away From Her

Cindy Crawford appears to be close to her daughter, and they are often spotted together. But Crawford realizes that she can’t spend all her time with her kids. "It's important for moms to have alone time,” she told Parents. “However, that's the first thing that goes on a busy day. Fortunately for me, because of my job, I have to find the time to do it…”

6 Cindy Celebrates Her Daughter’s Success

Kaia Gerber’s biggest supporter may be her mom. Cindy Crawford has made it clear in interviews that she supports her daughter’s decision to become a model, but she has also taken to social media to write about how she “so proud of the young woman” her daughter has become.

5 There's One Beauty Tip Cindy Wants Kaia To Follow

It’s fair to say that Cindy Crawford knows a thing or two about makeup and beauty routines, and when asked what her secrets are, she told People there are “no beauty secrets.” The only thing she urges her daughter to remember is to “take off her makeup before she goes to bed each night.”

4 You Better Believe Cindy Is A Hands-On Mom!

Cindy Crawford is a hands-on mom. "I believe that at least 70 percent of parenting goes to the mother,” she told Parents of raising her two children. “In our house, I'm the one who knows about all the school stuff, helps with the homework, organizes the play dates, and remembers the birthday parties.”

Cindy Crawford has admitted that social media can be a tricky thing, and she obviously doesn’t appreciate it when people say hurtful things to her children. But does she monitor Kaia Gerber’s posts? According to Net-a-Porter’s Edit, Crawford admits to monitoring her kids' social media presence on occasion, but has to “pick her battles.”

2 They Have Teamed Up To Aid Charities

Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber care about others and have joined forces with the Little Star Foundation to help raise funds for children with cancer. According to Elle, the mother and daughter were seen posing for photos with guests, and Crawford later took to social media to encourage fans to support the cause.

1 She’s Done A Great Job Raising Her Daughter, Who Has Nothing But Love For Her

Cindy Crawford appears to have done a good job raising her daughter, and she seems like a genuinely nice person who is determined, but also caring. They are also very close, and both Kaia and Crawford have shared photos of each other on social media, including this one, in which Kaia referred to her mom as a “legend.”

References: Marie Claire, CBS News, People, ABC News, Daily Mail, People, Elle