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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Why do people think Janet Jackson should be the guardian of Michael Jackson's kids?

Photo Credit: AFP/Pool/File/Gabriel Bouys)

Photo Credit: AFP/Pool/File/Gabriel Bouys)

Last week I wrote about Michael Jackson's father keeping his eyes out for any entertainment potential in his grandkids, Prince Michael II, Paris, and "Blanket." Comments so far definitely share my need to cringe upon hearing that tidbit of info. But what surprises me were the Shine user comments saying that Michael's sister, Janet Jackson, should be appointed guardian of his kids.

Shine user Siri said, "Sadly, the only person in this family I'd like to see get custody of all "3" of these children is Janet."

Rawrkaylaa added that, if it's not Janet, "Diana Ross should get those kids."

Another Hockey Fan said, "...Janet seems to make the best parent choice for the kids."

And more Shine users chimed in to agree.

I'm not sure Janet Jackson is even on the table as an option to be the guardian of Michael Jackson's children. But I do wonder why folks think she's the next logical choice.

Is it because during his memorial, she stood by the kids and showed off her maternal comforting skills (a la the photo above)? Honestly, I can't ever remember seeing her ever photographed with young kids before.

Or is it because of all the Jacksons, she seems the most grounded and sane? Unclear.

What's your take? Why do so many folks think Janet Jackson would be a fitting parent to Michael Jackson's kids?

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  • Angel's Avatar
    Posted by Angel Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:45am PDT

    It is because she seems the most sane.....

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  • Keisha's Avatar
    Posted by Keisha Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:03pm PDT

    I think Micheal should have his kids go to his sister janel because is problely going to ba the one who gives his children the most love and care but I also think if they cant go with her then I think they should go with his mom

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  • MJ # 1 FAN's Avatar
    Posted by MJ # 1 FAN Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:20pm PDT

    i feel all of u i think that maybe they should go wit janet or katherine either way they have to get to kno them....

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  • Maggie Freeburg's Avatar
    Posted by Maggie Freeburg Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:52pm PDT

    Janet seems to be the logical choice because she seems to be the most normal and sane of the Jackson bunch. Also, the parents to me are too old, as they are both considered to be "elderly" by age standards. Also, they have a better chance of having their "parent" not die on them again, should Janet take them.

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  • Frantastic's Avatar
    Posted by Frantastic Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:53pm PDT

    Personally I was glad to see a back up plan for the raising of the children. I am sure Katherine will be great but I have the same concerns as most about "pa pa Joe" getting his claws into them. Trying to groom them for entertainment. She didn't protect Michael and his brothers that well when they were little. Can she now protect them from Joe? Can she stand up to him if he hints at the fact of pimpin them for the industry? Those are my questions.

    And no. they don't need to be with their mother. I don't doubt her love, but her motive. (money) Janet is the most sane one aside from some of the brothers. She is alot younger and she has no children of her own.

    When it is all said and done. I think being surrounded by the family and all the other grandchildren will be good for them. I think this is actually the beginning of a normal childhood for them. As normal as it can be being who they are. I mean without the masks and MJ's odd behavior at times. I wish them the best and love to fill their hurt.

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  • EW's Avatar
    Posted by EW Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:05pm PDT

    Its really nobody's concern what this family decides. We do not know what happens behind closed doors here. The most obvious person can sometimes be the most unlikely or vise versa.

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  • Mysterious Gryphon's Avatar
    Posted by Mysterious Gryphon Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:20pm PDT

    I think she just seems the most normal of them all ... and that is not saying much.

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  • Olivia's Avatar
    Posted by Olivia Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:44pm PDT

    Out of everyone Janet seemes to be the best one to care for Michael's kids.

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  • B's Avatar
    Posted by B Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:50pm PDT

    There are two reasons in my opinion. The first is that she seems the only really sane and normal person in this family and the second reason is simply because MJ mother is too old. In couple of years the story will be repeated because she will pass and the kids will have to go through the entire hell all over again. Not to mention she is married and lives with a psycho.

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  • Jacqueline PP's Avatar
    Posted by Jacqueline PP Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:09pm PDT

    We hardly ever hear anything about the other Jacksons, So we don't really know wether they're normal or sane, or not. I think just because she's the youngest. Most of all the othe Jacksons are in their late 40 or 50's most raised their kids already, and may not want to start all over again, Janet has said that she would like children one day. Katherine and Diana are too old

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