During a recent appearance on the TMZ Podcast, actor\u2011producer Nick Cannon opened up about how he handles the budding love lives of his teenage twins, 15\u2011year\u2011old son Moroccan and daughter Monroe. While he encourages his son to explore dating, he admits to applying a stricter set of rules for his daughter\u2014a stance he openly labels as a \u201cdouble standard.\u201d Below, we break down what Cannon said, why he feels the need for different rules, and what this could mean for the twins moving forward.<\/p>\n
When asked about his parenting approach, Cannon didn\u2019t shy away from the fact that he treats his children\u2019s romantic pursuits unequally. He told host Rip Micheals that he actively supports Moroccan\u2019s desire to go on dates, even if it means letting the 15\u2011year\u2011old bring a girl to a movie or a coffee shop. In contrast, he said he would not grant Monroe the same freedom without a more thorough conversation about the specifics of any outing.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know it sounds like a double standard,\u201d Cannon said, \u201cbut I\u2019m just trying to keep my daughter safe. The world can be a lot more dangerous for a girl my age than for a boy.\u201d He added that his concerns are rooted in the reality that teenage girls often face different social pressures and potential threats, especially when it comes to physical boundaries.<\/p>\n
He also noted that his own upbringing and the media\u2019s portrayal of teenage dating have shaped his perspective. \u201cWhen I was younger, I didn\u2019t have a dad who was constantly checking in on me,\u201d Cannon reflected. \u201cI want to be that protective figure for Monroe, even if it means being a little stricter than I am with Moroccan.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Cannon, the heightened caution around Monroe stems from two main concerns: safety and the emotional impact of early relationships. He explained that, in his view, girls are more likely to encounter unwanted advances or physical contact that could be uncomfortable or even harmful.<\/p>\n
\u201cI worry about a guy putting his hands on my little girl,\u201d he said. \u201cIf something were to happen, I\u2019d have to live with that guilt for the rest of my life. That\u2019s why I\u2019m extra careful when it comes to Monroe\u2019s dating life.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also mentioned the social media landscape, where teenage girls can become targets for online harassment or manipulation. Cannon believes that a more measured approach\u2014requiring Monroe to explain where she\u2019s going, who she\u2019ll be with, and what the date will entail\u2014helps him gauge the situation and keep her protected.<\/p>\n
While some critics argue that such a stance reinforces outdated gender norms, Cannon insists that his priority is his daughter\u2019s well\u2011being, not a statement about gender roles. \u201cIt\u2019s not about saying boys can do whatever they want,\u201d he clarified. \u201cIt\u2019s about recognizing that, right now, the risks are different for my daughter, and I\u2019m choosing to act on that reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
When the conversation turned to his son, Cannon was noticeably more relaxed. He described Moroccan\u2019s dating life as a \u201cnormal teenage experience\u201d and said he encourages his son to be open about his feelings and interests. Cannon even joked that his son\u2019s mother, pop\u2011icon Mariah Carey, provides a financial safety net that should keep any potential gold\u2011diggers at bay.<\/p>\n
\u201cMoroccan\u2019s got a great mom who\u2019s financially secure,\u201d Cannon laughed. \u201cIf anyone tries to chase him for money, they\u2019ll quickly learn that the family\u2019s got more than enough to go around. It\u2019s not a concern for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also emphasized that he wants Moroccan to learn how to navigate relationships responsibly. \u201cI\u2019m not just giving him a free pass,\u201d Cannon added. \u201cI\u2019m teaching him how to treat a girl with respect, how to communicate, and how to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"During a recent appearance on the TMZ Podcast, actor\u2011producer Nick Cannon opened up about how he handles the budding love lives of his teenage twins, 15\u2011year\u2011old son Moroccan and daughter Monroe. While he encourages his son to explore dating, he admits to applying a stricter set of rules for his…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7013,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12184","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12184"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12184\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12184"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}