Lauryn Goodman on Son’s Family Drawing: “He Sees His Dad, Kyle Walker, as Far Away”
In a raw and candid discussion, influencer Lauryn Goodman opened up about an emotional moment that struck her when her four-year-old son Kairo drew his family. The drawing, made during a school activity, placed Manchester City star Kyle Walker – Kairo’s father – “miles off the page,” a detail Lauryn revealed on her podcast Yours Sincerely.
The 33-year-old influencer explained that she was taken aback by her son’s subconscious portrayal of family. “When I asked Kairo who his family is, he always says, ‘Me, Kiki, and him,’” Lauryn shared. To Kairo, his family consists of himself, his 14-month-old sister Kinara (whom he affectionately calls Kiki), and his mother.
Lauryn and Kyle, despite being publicly linked through Kairo’s paternity scandal, have kept their relationship status ambiguous, with Kyle remaining married to Annie Kilner. Lauryn suggested that her son’s distant placement of his father in the family drawing may reflect the strained connection between them. A play therapist confirmed her interpretation, saying the drawing might indicate Kairo’s view of Kyle as “very far away”—present, yet somehow absent.
The family picture also included a heartwarming “My Family” letter from Kairo. Lauryn recalled her reaction upon discovering it at school: “I was just there learning phonics with him, not expecting to be hit by this wave of emotion.” In his innocent words, Kairo described his family in simple, touching terms. “Daddy plays football, but I am the best at football in the whole wide world,” he wrote. “Mummy sleeps with me at bedtime, and Kiki likes holding my hand.”
For Lauryn, this drawing and letter were more than just a school activity; they were a window into her son’s emotions and thoughts. Reflecting on the experience, she said, “Seeing his first family-oriented drawing took me by surprise. When he was younger, he’d just draw random things—a whale, a football, nothing family-centered.”
Through this tender moment, Lauryn gained a deeper understanding of her young son’s perspective, highlighting the unspoken complexities of family and identity that even young children navigate.
