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Nick Cannon is sparking conversation after getting candid about how differently he approaches parenting his teenage twins with Mariah Carey. Nick Cannonopened up during a recent interview revealing that while hes fully embraced his son Moroccans dating life, things take a very different turn when it comes to his daughter Monroe. And, Moroccan definitely had something to say.
As soon as Nick Cannons comments from The TMZ Podcast made their way across the internet, Moroccan was quick to hop into The Shade Rooms comment section with a reaction that said it all, writing Ay bruh alongside a sobbing emojibasically a playful not cool dad moment. The lighthearted clapback instantly caught fans attention, with many calling it a relatable teen reaction to oversharing parents. The exchange added even more buzz to Nick Cannons viral comments about how differently he approaches dating rules for his son versus his daughter.
When asked about his approach, Nick didnt hold back. My son has been dating, and Ive allowed it, I encouraged it, he shared, making it clear he supports Moroccan exploring relationships. But when the topic shifted to his daughter Monroe, his tone changed immediately, admitting, No, absolutely not. He went on to explain that he sees a clear difference in how he protects his daughter compared to his son, saying there are simply things out there he feels more cautious about when it comes to young women navigating dating.
Cannon doubled down on his perspective, explaining that his protectiveness over Monroe is rooted in fear rather than favoritism. He emphasized that while he trusts Moroccan to handle himself, he feels a deeper need to shield Monroe from potential harm. If somebody puts their hands on my daughter, Im going to jail, he said bluntly, adding that hes already had open conversations with her about dating boundaries and expectations. Despite acknowledging what he called a double standard, Cannon said hes trying to prepare Monroe for independence while still holding on tightly as she gets closer to adulthood.
Folks quickly ran to The Shade Rooms Instagram comment section and went IN after Nick Cannons parenting comments went viral. Some dragged him, claiming nobody is going to Nick Cannon for parenting advice, while others said he has bigger things to worry about with all them kids already. And of course, plenty chimed in saying Mariah Carey is really the one calling the shots when it comes to Monroe and Moroccan anyway.
One Instagram user @xenaoceans said, “He dont want his daughter to meet a man like him”
Likewise, Instagram user @mickaelmarabou added, “Men with they fake rules lol but they dating everyone elses daughters“
And, Instagram user @marisgram_ claimed, “Whole time Mariah has the only say so ”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @currygoats shared, “I hate when parents act like this towards their daughters ”
While Instagram user @itsjanestaa wrote, “The double standards are insane. Lets wrap this up“
Finally, Instagram user @lyric1992 said, “No one is looking to him for parenting advice ”
