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| Nick Cannon Has Double Standard For His Teenage Twins Dating |
Nick Cannon is back in the headlines after openly admitting that he treats his 15-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, differently when it comes to dating.
In a recent appearance on The TMZ Podcast, Cannon said he has “encouraged” his son to date, but he does not allow the same freedom for his daughter.
He described the rule as a “double standard” and said it comes from a protective instinct he feels as a father.
The comments quickly drew attention because Cannon did not try to soften his position.
He explained that he sees a different set of risks for his daughter than for his son, saying he is more protective of Monroe because there are “things out there” he wants to shield her from.
He also said that if a man ever harmed his daughter, his reaction would be extreme, even joking that he would end up “going to jail.”
Cannon shares Monroe and Moroccan with singer Mariah Carey, and the twins recently turned 15.
According to PEOPLE, he discussed the dating issue just one day after celebrating their birthday with an Instagram tribute and a family outing to Six Flags Magic Mountain.
That timing added extra attention to his remarks, since the conversation landed right as fans were already seeing him reflect publicly on how fast the twins are growing up.
What stood out most in the interview was that Cannon did not present his approach as a strict permanent ban.
Instead, he suggested that Monroe could eventually be allowed to date if she clearly explains her plans and the situation feels reasonable to him.
He said they have made a deal: if she can explain what is going to happen on the date, she can go, and her twin brother may accompany her.
Cannon also said he is preparing Monroe for college, which he sees as a moment when her independence will naturally increase
That balance between protection and control is what gives the story its emotional weight.
Cannon’s comments may sound controversial to some listeners, but they also reflect a familiar parenting dilemma: how to let teenagers grow while still trying to keep them safe.
In his case, the tension is amplified by fame, public scrutiny, and the fact that his children are entering the age where dating becomes part of normal teenage life.
The reaction is likely to stay mixed. Some people will see Cannon’s stance as old-fashioned and unfair, especially because he admitted it is a gender-based double standard.
Others may understand the instinct behind it, especially when he framed it as a father trying to protect his daughter from harm.
Either way, Cannon’s honesty made the conversation bigger than a simple celebrity soundbite.
It opened a wider debate about how parents handle dating, trust, and safety differently for sons and daughters.
For now, Cannon appears comfortable standing by his rules, even if the internet disagrees.