For years, Michael Jackson insisted that his three children—Prince, Bigi, and Paris—wear masks whenever they were in public. Prince Jackson has explained the rationale behind this peculiar behavior.
“My father addressed me as an adult.” He explained to us that we were wearing masks because he wanted us to be able to live on our own and not depend on him. I don’t believe I ever gave other children’s lifestyles much thought. However, I recognized that this wasn’t typical after learning who he was. I went to a window at Disneyland where fans were waving and snapping pictures of me, and I still remember it. I just waved back since I felt it was usual at the time, Prince said.
He also thought back to how he realized how well-known his father was, particularly after watching video of one of Michael’s concerts in which the audience was wildly applauding. He said he understood his father’s unconventional parenting style and mentioned that no one noticed his brothers when they went out without their father.
Since then, Prince Jackson has earned a degree in business administration and established the nonprofit Heal Los Angeles, which aims to better the lives of the city’s youth.
Since his death in 2009, there have been many debates and allegations regarding Michael Jackson’s life.
Disputations and Accusations
Michael Jackson dealt with a number of accusations over his career that attracted a lot of media attention. Even after his death, these conversations persisted, with different viewpoints from people who knew him emerging.
Discussions regarding his parenting style and the particular circumstances of his children are part of a larger conversation about the impact of celebrity life on families, as the public continues to reflect on his legacy.
