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Michael Jackson was concerned that his kids grow up with the right values, according to a rabbi.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the King of Pop's former friend and spiritual adviser, tells the Associated Press that when he brought his children over to play with Michael's children at Neverland Ranch, when his children ran to play on the rides, Michael reminded his three -- Michael Prince, daughter Paris-Michael and Prince "Blanket" -- that the rides were only for special occasions.

Rabbi Boteach, who eventually had a falling out with MJ, goes on to tell the wire service: "To the extent that Michael Jackson's kids COULD have a normal life, he wanted them to have it."

Then in reference to Michael's molestation charges, he adds: "Listen, I'm not here to whitewash the sins of Michael Jackson -- he was accused of some abominable things. But when it came to being a father, there was much to admire."

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Anonymous 10/24/09 Reply
- shut up!!!
  
  EladenergR 11/18/09
We are all equivalent sinners like Michael Jackson; sin remain sin, they are not classified into small sin, midium sin or big sin. We leave to God Almighty to judge. The most important is we all should know that only Jesus Christ has the power to...

Anonymous 10/1/09 Reply
He was a good father.He gave the children love and inspiration.Maybe he didn't treat himself well but he did love his children.I think people are way to hard on Micheal Jackcon.No one is perfect.He did his best.

Anonymous 9/28/09 Reply
He was not a "good father"!! a drug addict can never be a good parent !

Anonymous 9/25/09 Reply
- who r u? U don't know anything!
  
  Anonymous 10/8/09
- who r u? u don't know anything!
  
  Anonymous 10/8/09
The Jackson Variety show blew me away MJJ ive been tapping for years its so hard to stay on point and sing at the same time but you did it i examined you and you did it perfectly wish we could tap together.

sexycream21 8/20/09 Reply
Michael Joseph Jackson was more that just a great father to some he was a hero i honor him for not letting his skin disease make him back down he lit up the stage with exciting performances,tap danced his way in to my heart i tap my self and if i...

sexycream21 8/20/09 Reply
Like every one of us, yes, MJ had sins. Child molestation wasn't one of them and the Rabbi should have made that clear.

Anonymous 8/19/09 Reply
I LIKE THIS PICTUR BECAUSE HE'S REALY KING AND HHE REST KING FOR EVER

Anonymous 8/17/09 Reply
no affece michael never liked youu ma friend addores you lol but u creep me out no affence xxxxx but i love ur music welll i mitee like u i probs will but i have never seen u it just ya face it SCARES me when i found out u dies i thought u were...

Anonymous 8/16/09 Reply
Michael was a indeed not good but GREAT father to his three children. He loved them sooooooooo much a wanted them to have a normal life. That was cruel for that boy to accused Michael for molesting him. Michael i luv you!!!!!!!!! RIP Michael Jackson...

Anonymous 8/15/09 Reply
I beleived what Rabbi Shmuley Boteach said, the Michael Jackson is not only a good father to Prince , Paris & Blanket. I also beleived that MJ is also a caring , loving and generous person. GOD I miss him so much! Im an avid fan form the Philippines

priparbla 8/14/09 Reply
why is blanket the next michael jackson?

Anonymous 8/9/09 Reply
he(michael jackson)is my boyfriends.....

Anonymous 8/9/09 Reply
Michael already told the world he wouldn't harm a child. he would rather slit his rist. Your all guilty of killing Michael how much depression can one take? You bunch a perverts. You need someone to be your fall guy for your sins. Hard to believe...

Anonymous 8/9/09 Reply
michael jackson was a very carring man and he would be missed very much by his fans

Anonymous 8/6/09 Reply