Michael Jackson’s Son Explained His Dad’s Unusual Behaviors and the Real Reason for Masking Their Faces

Prince, Michael Jackson’s son, has shared why his famous father used to cover his children’s faces in public. Michael Jackson remains a figure of fascination even after his passing in 2009. There are still many unanswered questions about his life, especially regarding his relationship with his kids.

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In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Prince spoke about some of his father’s unusual behaviors. He revealed that the reason they wore masks as children was to keep their identities hidden.

“I don’t think I ever thought about if other kids lived like that when I was younger. But once I knew who he was, I realized it wasn’t normal,” Prince said.

Recalling a specific memory from a trip to Disneyland, Prince added: “I went to the window and there were all these fans waving and taking pictures of me. “I thought it was normal, so I just waved back.

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Back in 2021, Jackson’s daughter – Paris – spoke to supermodel Naomi Campbell on her YouTube series No Filter, where she opened up about her father’s parenting style. Paris revealed that her dad always ensured his children “earned” their privilege.

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Paris shared with Campbell that her father made sure they were well-rounded and educated, not just exposed to luxury and glamorous experiences like staying in five-star hotels. They were shown everything, including third-world countries, and saw the full range of life. Growing up, it was important to earn what they wanted. For instance, if they wanted five toys, they had to read five books first. It wasn’t about entitlement or thinking they deserved something without effort; it was about working hard and achieving something meaningful.

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