Nick Cannon wants his privileged kids to be grateful

The 31-year-old husband of pop star Mariah Carey, who grew up poor, said he tries not to spoil their 17-month-old twins Monroe and Moroccan, as he wants them to always be grateful for their privileged life, reported People magazine.

"I want my kids to understand that every child isn't as fortunate as they are. I want them to grow up helping others. I was raised by my grandmother. We were low-income, but she was always taking in foster kids. She would help anyone, and it was a good lesson for me growing up," Cannon said.

The TV host is doing well after an extended period of ill-health last winter, which saw him battle mild kidney failure and blood clots in his lungs, before being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease called 'lupus nephritis'.

"I just had four root canals within the last 24 hours; other than that, I'm doing really well. In fact, I couldn't have dental work while I was having my health problems because of blood issues.

"So it's great that I could finally get the work done. Once my teeth heal up, I'll be in great shape," he added.