The Battle over Jackson's Children

July 8, 2009 | Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's three children have become the most famous kids on the planet

Michael Jackson's three children have become the most famous kids on the planet, following their father's touching memorial service on Tuesday.

The question today is -- where are Michael's children now? "Extra" believed the children are in seclusion at the Jackson family compound in Encino, Calif.

The cover of OK magazine's latest issue features a photo of Jackson with children Prince Michael and Paris with ex-wife Debbie Rowe. The cover screams "$100 Million or the Kids," and the mag reports Rowe has to make a life-changing decision; her kids, or a potentially very large settlement to not pursue custody. "She could be a very wealthy woman," OK's Eloise Parker tells "Extra."

The magazine says if Debbie decides she does want custody, she could still inherit a sizable chuck of dough. Parker says, "She'd need that money to keep the kids in the lifestyle they're accustomed to."

Paris' sincere message at the memorial service touched the hearts of people all over the world. "Extra" Lifechanger and clinical psychologist Dr. Gabe Crenshaw says, "Clearly she loved her daddy." He adds, "I felt like this little girl really needed to do this and do it publicly."

Youngest child Blanket shied away from the spotlight, and was seen carrying a doll of his father. "The first thing I thought of was a security blanket. Blanket had his yesterday," Crenshaw explains.

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I PERSONALLY THINK THE CHILDREN SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THEIR AUNT JANET. SHE SHOWS LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR THEM AT THEIR TIME OF NEED. THE BIOLOGICAL MOTHER SHOULDN’T GET THEM BC ON TV SHE COMMENTED THAT THEY WERE PURELY FOR MICKAEL JACKSON, THAT THERE WAS NOTHING MATERNAL ABOUT IT. THE GRANDMOTHER IS TO OLD TO START RAISING THREE YOUNG CHILDREN AGAIN.

Misty
July 9, 2009

Dr. Gabe

I saw you and you said that Paris needed to speak at Michael Jackson’s funeral. I totally agree with that. My initial response was that it was sad. That little girl only has known one man as her father but he is not her biological father. She is twelve and well on her way to adulthood and all that she has known to this point are lies. Another side of me thought she was possibly told the truth by her mother. Realistically if she had known then she would be hurt but not to that extent. Psychologically she will be changed and this will affect her in her adult life. At some point though she had to realize that she didn’t identify with him physically or any of her aunts & uncles or grandmother on her paternal side.

Anonymous
July 9, 2009

there is so much more to this custody stuff than any of us know. We don’t really know what Michael and Debbie agreed upon. All we do know is that there are 3 children who have lost a father and are probably feeling very confused about all of this. If Debbie is a wise woman she will seek to have joint custody with Mrs. Jackson and not disrupt the lives of these children too much.

Ann
July 9, 2009

Now posting on tmz because they post my comments!

Anonymous
July 8, 2009

Paris is crying over the Loss of her singer Dad Michael Jackson the King of pop.I say that Paris wants to live with Grandma.Katherine Jackson.Michael mother.Paris misses him a lot.I dont Blame her.

Samantha
July 8, 2009

Why do you people not give it a rest.the man is dead,his kids and family are grieving,think about it have you never lost someone and had to grieve.you may think you are doing your job but all of you media people have to answer for your sins just like everyone else and YOU ARE SINNING-there is plenty to report on besides the private life of those kids and family -for once DO THE RIGHT THING!!!!!

Vicki
July 8, 2009

These kids are mourning the loss of their father. Whom they loved dearly, which Paris so bravely shared with all of us. To pull them away from a family that they have grown up knowing would be another tragedy they should not have to endure. Debbie Rowe made her choice and took the money and ran. Leaving the kids behind. If she has any maternal thread in her being, she needs to leave these kids with a family that can care for them the way Michael did.

Sherri
July 8, 2009

Why do they just BACK AWAY from Rowe…My God tell me how many women would love him enough to give him children and I don’t care how much MJ took finacial care for her. Those kids need some involvement now from a natuaral parent, even if it is not full time custody. Jacksons Mother may be “so wonderful” now but she was there when that evil husband of hers inflicted horrific verbal and physical abuse and DID NOT protect them…cosigned the family lies. Maybe alot more of people would of believed that he wasn’t a molester if anyone in the family could speak the truth..Mike you had plastic surgery and even 2 days ago Jermaine you DID know he struggled with addiction..if you lie about stupid things why do you feel so victimized when your family is not believed. Just leave Rowe alone she has given enough.

crj333
July 8, 2009
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