Nick Cannon allows his 15-year-old son to date — but teen daughter is banned: ‘I’m going to jail’
Nick Cannon revealed he allows his 15-year-old son, Moroccan, to date and has even encouraged it, while his twin daughter, Monroe, is not permitted to do the same. He openly admits this is a double standard, citing greater protective concerns for his daughter. Cannon explained that he wants to prepare Monroe for future independence, particularly college, through open conversations about dating.
- ▪Nick Cannon allows his son Moroccan to date at 15 and has encouraged his dating life.
- ▪He does not permit his daughter Monroe to date, acknowledging a clear double standard in his parenting approach.
- ▪Cannon stated he would 'go to jail' if someone harmed his daughter, reflecting his deep protective instincts.
- ▪He believes parenting a daughter requires more caution due to potential dangers like domestic violence.
- ▪Cannon and Monroe have a deal that she can date if she can clearly explain what will happen on the dates.
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Parents Nick Cannon allows his 15-year-old son to date — but teen daughter is banned: ‘I’m going to jail’ By BreAnna Bell Published May 2, 2026, 6:09 p.m. ET Nick Cannon revealed he’s okay with his son, Moroccan, dating at 15 years old but Moroccan’s twin sister, Monroe, isn’t getting the same treatment. “My son been dating and I’ve allowed it,” Cannon, 45, said on Saturday’s episode of the “TMZ Podcast.” “I’ve encouraged it.” But, the comedian didn’t hold back while sharing his parenting views for his daughter after the host Courtney Doucette said she hoped he was “allowing” and “encouraging” Monroe to do the same. 6 Nick Cannon, pictured above speaking onstage at a June 2025 event, revealed he allows his 15-year-old son, Moroccan, to date but not Moroccan’s twin sister, Monroe.
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