Paris, Prince, and Blanket in the light

July 10, 8:39 AMUS Headlines ExaminerCharisse Van Horn

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Since Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service, Paris, Prince, and Blanket have been in the light. The subject of the children receiving publicity is controversial with many and draws mixed emotions. Some feel that it dishonors Michael Jackson’s wishes for the children to be in the light, so soon after his death. Others simply want to see the children and hear them speak. No matter whether you crave information on MJ’s kids or would rather that the media leaves them alone, the consensus is overwhelming: everyone is deeply concerned for the children’s safety and well being.

During the Memorial Service, Paris and Prince seemed to have a firmer grasp of the things that have been taking place. Little Blanket, however, seemed to be withdrawn and obviously overwhelmed with all of the attention. Now that questions are arising regarding the children’s biological parents and future custody issues, it seems apparent that Paris, Prince, and Blanket will continue to be in the light. Unfortunately, they may also become the subject of tabloid media fare in a way comparable to that of their father.

Gloria Allred spoke the other day and brought up a significant fact. She said that under California law, it essentially doesn’t matter who the biological parents are. She stated that since the children were born while he and Debbie Rowe were married, they are legally his children. This is an interesting fact, and trusting Gloria Allred’s judgment and legal understanding of California family law, which I do, I would conclude that would give the Jackson family the legal right to the children. Regardless of what happens during the coming months and how many custody battles ensue, the children will be the subject of much fanfare, media speculation, and unfortunately media frenzy.

Michael Jackson did his best to shield those children from the public. I must say that he did a very good job. His children were not broadcast all over the tabloids, he didn’t have a reality show “The Jackson 4” and he never publicly exploited his children for money, even when it appeared he was in debt. With all of the attention he spent protecting and shielding the children from the public, it is only logical that they will have a hard time dealing with the light that they are now being illuminated with. Paris, Prince, and Blanket may hate the light or embrace it. Paris has stated that she wants to be an entertainer. Either way, the media must respect the emotional well-being of these children who have lost their father, whose world has just turned upside down, and who are now facing the public light for the first time.