what would be BEST for Micheals children

[Cherie762]

those poor kids, thrust in the limelight, to loose their only parent, so sad. Seeems to be a bit of dysfunction ever option of where they could go....what do ya all think...they need to be kept together in my opinion.

[mami1323]

I think Janet Jackson would be the best for these children.  She seems to have a kind soul and if she kept the nanny that has helped to raise these children than that would be even better.  I don't think the mother should have any rights, she gave them up without a fight, probably took a lot of money.  So in the end, it seems all about the money with her.  Most likely she will receive a lot of whatever he had left for the children since whoever is the primary caregiver will receive money to take care of them.  Janet has her own money and doesn't seem to be interested in that.  She will most likely keep them out of the limelight since she herself doesn't really talk about her personal life too much.  She hid a 10 year marriage so I'm sure she can protect these children.  She seemed to be the closest to Michael as well and will have the 3 children's best interest at heart.  The mother is too old and frankly she allowed her husband to hurt her children.  That is a big no-no in my eyes.

[ChitChatNine]

Debbie gave up some other legal rights involving the kids awhile ago for money ( think that's what I read).  And now,  I read that again she's being offered a million dollars to relinquish all custody.  I think she's just in it for the $ and really doesn't want the kids.  79 is a bit on the elder side for the 3 kids but there's enough $ to hire full time help in the home and have the Grandma oversee things.

[Cherie762]

Im now changing my mind I think Aunt Janice would be best she would not be in it for the money she is the only one not trying to get her paws on Micheals she has pleanty of her own I watched who Paris turned to at the funeral, and saw the love and bone also Janet is the appropiate age. It would be great for those children to stay together "poor Blanket" he doesnt get mentioned too much, he needs his brother and sister.

[Piparskeggr]

Pip here:

What a talented man and tortured soul Mr. Jackson was...his children deserve a better life.

I voted other choice.

IMNSHO, the children should be kept together and placed in a permanent foster home far away from any glow of limelight.  Any visits with members of the Jackson family or other persons with involvement in the Jackson legacy would be strictly supervised.  Fosterage with very carefully screened, genuinely caring folks, who would teach the children about their heritage, and help prepare them to face it on their own terms.

[margypops]

If you take a look at the new pics of the children,dear little innocents, there is a godfather , he has a look of Blanket' .......It would be nice if they could all be togther and I do believe their Mom is the very best for these children e.

[Cherie762]

I heard that too, the two eldest do resemble her a bit, now I had heard prio that they where not biologicaly hers she was a surrogate of donor egg and God knows whos sperm.I do agree they would be best with a younger person, hope Ms Rowe take child number three, I will forever be hope for the good in people, we shall see,poor kids,

[margypops]

I heard on the news earlier that the Mom was going to try to get the children back, that she is the bio mom and is willing to take a DNA test to prove it, I personally think thats where they would be best off. .

[PlateletGal]

Jackson’s ex Rowe says, ‘I want my children’
Pop star’s wife of three years willing to submit to DNA testing


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31711537/ns/entertainment-music/?GT1=43001

[Cherie762]

went to platlets link,,Ms Ross would have benifited from hiring a driver that night. I know she can afford it,

those children are all beautiful and I hope they end up in the best possible place be that what it may be,I really hope they get to stay together.

[PlateletGal]

Let's see. I believe that MJ wrote his will in 2002. On December 30, 2002, Diana Ross was involved in a DUI in Arizona (link below). Apparently she was in Arizona being treated for her addiction and/or alcoholism.

As far as being fully recovered, I'm not sure if any addict could consider themselves as fully recovered. From what I've heard, addicts struggle with their addictions on the daily basis.. even when they are sober.


http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/dianaross1.html

[ChitChatNine]

Is Diana Ross fully recovered?  

[margypops]

I took a look at the new pictures of the children, they are lovely looking kids if a little serious, the godfather of 'Blanket" put them out there , really nice shots of everyone.You know cherie I may be wrong but I had the feeling the parents were seperated or divorced , no mention of anything in the will then for all the siblings., I know Latoya believed he was guilty of those child abuse charge or said something similar on a TV show.  They certainly dont look as if they have any Airican American blood in them surely one would.I hopoe they have a happier life than their Dad did , Diana Ross isnt too good a choice but it'll be Nannies again, and actually there are some darn good nannies out there more caring than some parents in the show biz world

[Cherie762]

well said Platelet,   are Micheals parents Joe and Catherine divorced? just curious if anyone knows..it seems that Micheal adored his mom and loathed his Dad , so Im just wondering...

[PlateletGal]

They just read part of Michael Jackson's will on CNN. Apparently his children will go to Catherine Jackson and if she is unable to care for them.... they will then go to Diana Ross.

Interesting choices considering Jo Jackson's alleged abuse and the fact that Diana Ross has been treated for alcholism and an addiction to painkillers.

[margypops]

Lisa Marie Presley must have some take on this ,she was married to him, sounds like a fiasco going on about the funeral I heard Sharpton and Jessie Jackson fighting over who does the Euology.... and a ton of presciptions removed in other folks names .oh boy theres going to be a few Physicians out of a job..you know it doesnt surprise me that Michael Jackson was such a mess when you hear about his childhood.

[kiddthekatt]

  You know, these children have been through more than a child should have to go through in a lifetime. Michael is their Father regardless of how they were conceived, and thier world has caved in around them. Catherine is their Grandmother and has been in their lives and right now those children need HER.

  Joe Jackson is a bully and a sorry, money grubbing man and should be kept away from them. Had Michael wanted Joe in his children's lives, he would have encouraged it before his death, but for reasons unknown to any of us, he chose to keep his children away from Joe Jackson.

  In all accounts( those that have been reported on) Michael's children have been happy, or as happy as possible with the media constantly trashing and bashing their way into their lives,  right now they need a strong shoulder that is familiar and loving, and Catherine can give that shoulder, plus much more. IMO those children need to be left alone until they can fully understand what is about to take place. They have lost the most important person in their young lives, geez, give those kids a break.

[Cherie762]

ok Im gonna just say it,,,,I think Ms Rowe and her marriage to M.Jackson was a farce, and she was nothing more than a paid incubator, and Id guess she was artificially inseminated,,did anyone see the interview where Micheal was asked by Oprah if he was a virgin? he was too embarrased to answer..non virgins woulda been like ya right or give me a break or do ya want to see the notches in my belt

NO negative responces to this its just my opinion,

[hope4thegoodstuff]

I know it would be somewhat of a wrench for the Jackson family, but I'd let them go to England.  Get them as far away from Joe as is possible.  Debbie gave them up once.  If she'd wanted them...she'd of fought for them a bit harder.  I'm thinking everyone is going to want the money that goes with them and it would worry me what would happen to their inheritance with either Debbie or Joe around. So, I'd send them and the nanny to England if she wants to go.  

[April2]

They showed an interview with Michael from years ago where he said the first two were not from him. They are from donor sperms. The third child is from a surrogate mother that was I guess a donor egg and sperm. I think that's what they said about the third one, although I swear he does look a bit like Michael! The first two are biologically Debbies but not Michael. That's what I got from it. This could make things harder for placing the children if Debbie decides to petition for the children. She does have that right to the first two since they are biologically hers.  
Michael's mom is 79 and way too old to try to be raising young children, in my opinion. I'm thinking the nanny or the godparent might be better. Last resort Debbie, maybe. It's hard to say.

[PlateletGal]

I wouldn't be surprised if those reports were true. I mean it is bizarre for Jackson's ex-wife, Debra, to have given birth to her children and yet waiver her right to see them. Not to mention that MJ's children don't look anything like him !

[margypops]

Latest news is saying that the will states he has left any estate to his Mom and his chlidren no mention of his father or his siblings.  they are saying that Michael may not and been the father of the childrenm, and neither was debra the supposed Mom...of course this in the media, at this time.

[PlateletGal]

I chose "other" because from what I understand, their nanny has been very involved with their lives for many years and has become quite close with his children. Although I do not feel that the children should live with the nanny alone, I do think the nanny should continue being in the children's lives (if she wishes to) full-time.

I do not support Michael's children staying with his parent's because his father is an abuser. I do not support the children being sent to Debbie Rowe by themselves, because they don't even know this woman.

I guess the ideal situation would be to keep them with their nanny for now.... find out who wants them (along with the nanny) and if they are healthy enough and meet all of the qualifications for an ideal parent, then they should get custody. Of course the nanny should go along with the chlidren as well.

[Cherie762]

I do too Margy, even if Debbie gets them I hope she finds it in her heart to take Micheal II ( blanket) the kids are beautiful children, it doesnt really mattter if they are Micheals bio or not like all said under law they are his. Im sure at the moment Grandma K is taking great care of them,,,,she is 70 something those kids do not need to loose another primary care give,,she is simply too old, the youngest child is only 7.

[margypops]

With Celebrity children they do get a lot of care but it is mainly from other people, they get a lot of material goodies, but the important things in life are very often fobbed off onto Housekeepers and Nannies., movies take up a lot of time , and the lifestyle is addictive.Many of the children do have behavioral problems and seek to be with their parents more but the parents have habit of leaving it to others even when they are at home.This is not in all cases, some great movie stars moms take their children with them even onto the set they have a trailer set up for the children .I hope they are okay these children from Michael Jackson, I believe the 12 year old saw his Dad die, I hope they keep them together,