In a rare insight into their childhood, Prince revealed why his father insisted they wear masks. “He told us the reason for the masks was he wanted us to have our own life without him,” Prince explained, adding that this allowed them to go out in public without being recognized. Reflecting on his unconventional upbringing, Prince noted, “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.”

After learning the reason behind Michael’s overprotectiveness, social media users reacted with mixed feelings. Some found his methods peculiar, while others sympathized with the challenges faced by the Jackson children.