Michael Jackson’s Children and their Education
As all of you homeschooling parents out there know, people who are ignorant to the world of homeschooling can and will say some of the stupid not so nice things about the practice. And, Michael Jackson’s children were homeschooled, for those of you who could have missed that in all the hoopla. And, the media continued to show some of their ignorance in this matter.
Feel free to correct me but it is my understanding that the Nanny was with the family for many years and that Michael enjoyed having his children with him. He had them homeschooled for the same reason that he had them wear a mask and head coverings out in public. His childhood was lost. He made that clear on more than one occasion and he did everything possible to see that he children were able to be children for as long as possible.
Michael and his children have been photographed on many occasions and always, absolutely always the children behave exceptionally well. Today, as the children attended a 2 hour plus memorial for their father, their behavior remained impeccable. Michael and had shielded his children and I doubt that they had ever attended any memorial service never mind that they had a family service this morning. Children just do not come equipped to deal with such.
So, with that, I draw my conclusion and one that is indeed just my opinion, but Michael Jackson’s children were more than respectful, they were very well behaved as they always have been in public. Leaving one (me in particular) to the conclusion that this man indeed was doing something right as a father.
If you saw his daughter speak, she spoke unprompted and apparently on a last minute request. And, without hesitation, she sad, “my daddy” in the way that only a daddy’s girl can. She didn’t use any formal language of “my father” which might lead one to think that he was distant with his children. No, indeed, I think Paris Jackson was right on when she said “my daddy was the best father anyone could…..” Yea, I’ve watched it at least 20 times and at that part I burst into tears and absolutely cannot fathom what it is like for a little 9 year old girl. I was 19 when my father died. I feel her pain. I grieve with her and I pray for peace in her precious little heart.
July 8th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I didn’t know his kids were homeschooled. I have not been following any of the MJ coverage. He was a great singer and it’s sad he’s gone but I don’t find the need (personally) to watch the funerals or special features of celebrities.
It’s sad if they’ve been making things that are not real seem real.
July 15th, 2009 at 6:46 am
hi..
July 18th, 2009 at 10:07 am
I am so very sad Michael is gone. And more sad for his children that he loved so very much. And tried to protect with all of his heart. Knowing the children where home schooled just means how much more he loved them. Because that in its self is a full time job.
I just wish peace for him in his death now.
October 22nd, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. And it will leave you unfulfilled.