Overview

• Cannon told listeners on his Wondery podcast Nick Cannon @ Night that the term “co-parenting” carries harmful preconceptions and can be dangerous.
• He said he views his role simply as parenting, without the “co” distinction, to emphasize shared responsibility regardless of romantic ties.
• The entertainer stressed he treats each of the six mothers of his 12 children as individuals deserving respect, compassion and tailored communication.
• He joked that it’s unrealistic to expect all six women to get along, noting that interpersonal tensions exist among his children’s mothers.
• Cannon acknowledged he’s still learning how to manage his large blended family and is working to refine the dynamic over time.