Concern grows for Federline boys

Britney Spears‘ recent erratic behavior has made family and friends grow in concern for her children, Sean Preston, 22 months and Jayden James, 10 months. It is being reported that along with Britney’s rumored meltdown during a photo shoot with OK! Magazine, her family became highly concerned when she took the boys boating last week and did not have them in life jackets (they are not required to wear them on such a large craft). A family friend said,

[Her family] is frustrated with the situation – and worried about the children.

A source close to Kevin Federline says that Kevin feels that the boys are being put at ‘unnecessary risk,’ and that he ‘hopes to get primary custody soon.’

Source: People

Comments

I agree I think its about time someone with a level head steps in. You have to put your kids first and clearly she’s not anymore

- Heather on July 25th, 2007

Man, who would’ve thought two years ago that Kevin would be acting like the responsible parent? There is too much hard evidence to prove that Britney isn’t mentally or physically stable enough to sufficiently look after herself, never mind two babies, and I really hope Kevin does get primary custody. Maybe having her boys taken from her altogether will be what she needs to grow up. If not, I wouldn’t be surprised if she self-destructs altogether.

- Lauren on July 25th, 2007

I admit that I never thought highly of Kevin when they were married because I bought in to that tabloid trash US magazine always spewed out when they were together but look at Britney now. Crazy with two kids. I honestly hope the best for Britney. I hope she gets better but I don’t think she should have custody. I think Kevin should have custody because he is normal.

- Lola on July 25th, 2007

This whole situation is just sad. I think I’ve made it pretty clear in past posts how I feel about Britney Spears and her actions. I really do hope she can get her life in order but I think it’s going to seriously take having her children taken away from her in order to have that happen. I also would have to agree that while so far the children seem to be well taken care of, I’m thinking it’s only thanks to her body guards/nannies/assistants/family who are with her constantly and have been apparently warning Kevin about her decline.

It’s all very sad… technically if the OK magazine story is true and she stole $21,000 worth of merchandise, then she should be in jail. It’s time for everyone to stop letting it slide and looking at her as “poor pitiful britney”… she’s an adult and a mother and it’s time for her to start acting like one before she ends up killing herself or someone else and this becomes a real tragedy.

- Rachel K on July 25th, 2007

Sometimes I just cant believe what Im reading! How can she go from so responsible, level headed, and innocent to this crazy, out of control very emotional person. Maybe she is seriously suffering from some sort of PPD or mental illness. I hope there is someone out there who can really help her.

- sarah on July 25th, 2007

I don’t believe either of them are good for the boys. Really where was Kevin last year when they were married? In Las Vegas most of the time partying and drinking. I think his move for sole custody is a clear money grab, since the pre nup did not give him enough.As for Britney, yes those kids need to be taken away from her, she’s clearly not in her right mind. They should go to a another family member for now.

- rtms on July 25th, 2007

I think Kevin got a bad rap he may have not been the best husband but that doesn’t make him a bad father. Right now I think Kevin maybe the better parent between the two

- Kristin on July 25th, 2007

These kids deserve a better parent than she’s being.

Anyone else tired of her antics?

- Principesa on July 25th, 2007

The kids are fed, they’re dressed, they have an army of staff to look out for them. They’re hardly out playing on the road…she may not be the most stable person right now but i don’t think the herd of assistants around her are going to let her injure them or anything.

- luce on July 25th, 2007

I’m not a fan of Britney Spears, but give the kid a dang break!! I would love to see the mistakes and mishaps that the other millions of parents make each day. I’m sure you will find more errors than perfection! I’m tired of Britney this, Britney that. Get the kid a break already! It’s beyond ridiculous now! It’s just becoming absurd! It’s incredible that we have to corner a mother for every little detail that WE ourselves have probably done many, many times!

- J. on July 25th, 2007

Luce – you’ve got to be kidding? She has an army of staff that is under her paycheck and do what they are told. As a parent you are the responsible person in your childs life not hired help. Yes, most likely her STAFF will prevent them from as you put it “playing out on the road” but do you think, and as evidenced by all the paparazzi pictures, that they will tell her:

1. Hey, second hand smoke could seriously harm your child health.
2. Your child is not old enough to ride in a forward facing carseat.
3. DRIVING WITH YOUR CHILD ON YOUR LAP IN THE FRONT SEAT IS DEFINITELY NOT SAFE AND ILLEGAL!!

I think not!! I would never advocate for children to be taken away from their parents unless they are physically and or mentally in danger and I’m sad to say it looks like her children are definitely in danger under Britney’s care.

- Isabel on July 25th, 2007

There is much more to being a good parent than just feeding and dressing your children…

Teaching them good morals, good manners, respect for others, etc. are all extremely important. She doesn’t seem to be doing that even remotely.

- Spiff on July 25th, 2007

Isabel – my partner is a social worker – if you want to hear about kids in danger from their parents, I can tell you about smashed little arms, burnt little bodies, filthy clothing…hungry little bellies…I’ll spare you details.

Second hand smoke around kids may not be ideal, but nor is it illegal. If we were taking kids off their parents for that, where would we put them all? And every new parent stuffs up now and then and Britney’s car seat issues appear to have been resolved. Are you a parent? Ever made a single mistake? Would you want your kids taken away for it? She’s young, and she’s learning. Neither of these issues is sufficient to warrant removing her kids from her, for goodness sake.

She’s trying to parent her two boys under an intense global spotlight, (which she doesn’t appear to be coping with on a personal level because the paps won’t leave her alone), and where people such as yourself are happy to leap on her every tiny error.

She’s hardly alone – she has an ex-husband who appears to be supportive and loves his kids, and she has staff who, as I said before, are unlikely to stand back and let the kids be hurt, regardless of who is paying them. Speaking of which, I’ve never seen a photo of a bruise on either of them – have you?

Leave the girl alone to work out her issues and parent her kids with the support of the people around her – and without the deluge of criticism.

- luce on July 25th, 2007

I think her kids should be taken away. She isn’t mature enough to even really care for them I’m not saying any parents is perfect and yes,she isn’t abusing them but she isn’t sane. Also, a lot of her staff have left cause they don’t want to be bothered by her and it’s not the nanny’s job to raise your kids. I also think having her kids taken away will force her to really get help. She needs a long time in rehab instead of just a month.

- Renee on July 25th, 2007

Luce – I never said second hand smoke was illegal I said driving with your child on your lap is. Second hand smoke isn’t illegal but is definitely life threatening. Her boys are especially vulnerable because they are so small and are still developing physically.

Also Britney’s “carseat issues” HAVEN’T been resolved. She seated Sean Preston on a forward facing carseat before he was of age and weight and now is doing the same thing with Jayden James. Also she was caught driving again with Sean Preston on her lap the other day. I wouldn’t call those a “single mistake” or a “tiny error”. While I do agree that she is a single parent and is trying to so called parent them under “intense global spotlight” that does not excuse her very dangerous erratic behavior aside from the ones I’ve mentioned.

Also responding to the children not having bruises perhaps you should talk some more with your partner who is a social worker. Children do not need to have physical evidence of bruises on their bodies to be in danger as britney has sadly done. I have no doubt in my mind that Britney loves those two boys and want to be their for them but is she mentally ready to do that I don’t think so. As a mother she should take a step back and realize that she needs HELP! Sadly, it looks like she is not ready to do so. So unfortunatley it will be played out in the media for all the world to see and eventually for her boys to see.

FYI: I am a single mother to two wonderful boys. Coincidently I had my first son at the same age Britney had Sean Preston. And Yes, I’ve made mistakes with my boys and probably will make some more in the future but “knock on wood” it’s never been to the Britney’s extent…life-threatening or illegal.

Sarah’s note: Small correction — she was not driving with Sean on her lap recently — she had pulled over and unbuckled a crying Sean from his seat to calm him. She was parked the whole time. It’s clear on the videos from the photo agencies, but if you just look at the pictures its easy to think she was driving.

- Isabel on July 25th, 2007

J., I understand what you’re saying about her “parenting mishaps”… the carseat mistake, Sean’s highchair accident and those types of things, but this isn’t even about that anymore… it’s not about minor parenting mistakes. It’s so far beyond that now. It’s honestly about an individual who needs to have her children taken away from her (given to their father or a loving relative, whatever is best for them) and she needs to seek help for HERSELF.

Why should her bodyguards and assistants be raising her children? That’s not their job and nor is it their job to have to protect them from their own mother’s inability to properly care for them. Especially if they really do have a father who’s more than willing to do it.

Everyone always says that Kevin is only in it for the money. Who really knows, but I think it’s pretty obvious when Britney’s entire family is on his side (including her cousin Alli who quit being britney’s assistant and is now apparently going to help Kevin seek custody) that at this point he IS the better parent.

I would like to know what she was pulled over for when she had Sean in the car… and I also stand by my convictions that if she stole the items from OK she should be in jail.

It’s so beyond making fun of her anymore… it’s sad. Sad for her, sad for her family and especially sad for those two little boys. SHE NEEDS HELP!

Sarah’s note: She wasn’t pulled over by the police or anything. She pulled over herself to comfort Sean, then got mad because the paparazzi swarmed. There are videos on x17 and Splash if anyone is interested.

- Rachel K on July 25th, 2007

Sarah? email me…
Wanna run something by you…
Dont post this

- preesi on July 25th, 2007

Isabel – I still don’t think it’s in her or her kids’ best interests to be separated from each other, but I hear what you’re saying and respect the points you’re making. Here’s hoping she can work it out for all their sakes. Cheers – Luce.

- luce on July 25th, 2007

The poor girl can’t do ANYTHING right in the eyes of the public. IF she would have put them in life vests on the boat people probably would have found something else to complain about or said she was just doing it for the cameras.

Regarding her comforting SP in the car the other day; I dunno how many times I had to tell people to watch that video over and over again with the volume turned up. You could CLEARLY hear SP screaming in the background and if you watch carefully she only reached and grabbed for him AFTER the car was stopped to console him. She got out of the car to protect her kid who was screaming his head off. I dunno about you but if there was 50+ people standing infront of me while my kid was crying…I would get pissed off too and try to get them to leave me alone so I could calm my kid down on my own.

I really do feel for the girl. She’s completely lost and in the eyes of all the onlookers she can do nothing right.

Would probably be better for her and her children if she just gave up trying to have a “comeback”. God knows she has more than enough money to live off of.

I really hope she finds peace…

- Ericka on July 26th, 2007

I wish she would just take time away and head back to Louisiana with her boys. She needs time out of the spotlight to “get to know” herself and her boys.

- dancingmom on July 26th, 2007

GIVE HER A BREAK!!! Yes, she’s made mistakes and she had a breakdown. I believe the whole 2 kids in 12 months caused her to rebel against it all. So, okay, she went crazy but got help. You act like she’s the worst mom in the world! She’s not the only mom who smokes! Yes, the car seat was the wrong way but you know how many people don’t even put there kids in them AT ALL! It may not be the safest but it’s sure a lot safer than NONE AT ALL! She loves her kids, which is more than I can say about some people. All she wants is to live her life and raise her sons and everyone has to be up her arse and to document every single little oops she makes. She’s human! There isn’t a single perfect mom and there are tons of mom who are worse parents then she is. If it weren’t for her breakdown, this all wouldn’t seem so bad. GET OVER IT! Let her be a mom, let her raise her kids. Who are you to say she’s not a good mom because she’s made a few mistakes, which she’ll never live down! She’s trying the best she can! And maybe you all should look back on all the mistakes you made. Maybe they didn’t seems so bad or big but put it in the media, see if you wouldn’t get the same badgering!

LEAVE HER ALONE!!!

- Lisa C on July 26th, 2007

If OK is telling the truth then why haven’t they charged her? What OK said is a rumor not fact. The pictures from that day already prove that OK is lying about a large part of their story of how she acted. OK! didn’t have new interview or photoshoot since Britney put her lawyers on them. Sounds like sour grapes from them to me.

Maybe if Kevin was EVER seen out w/ any of his 4 kids we would be able to pick apart his mistakes also. But we don’t know how he is w/ them.Where is the proof that Kevin is normal & a good dad?

I’ve never even seen the kids w/ him. If he really cared so much about them then why did he only show it AFTER she went to rehab. Kevin sure didn’t mind about kids not having life vests before or when he took his oldest 2 on a boat.

The stuff written about Kevin during their
marriage wasn’t all garbage. He was out happily living it up while she was w/ the babies all the time.That’s why I think he only wants them for money. With a pre-nup that’s his only choice. Also if they’re in such danger then why isn’t he filing for emergency custody right now? There divorce could drag on for months meannwhile she would still be with the boys.

To the person who says she’s not teaching them manners or anything how would you know? Just becuase we see pap pictures doesn’t mean we know what goes on. I also don’t think nannies & bodygaurds are raising them. She seems to be w/ them when they’re w/ her. The

few times we’ve seen them at Kevin’s house there were a bunch of other people there, so I guess he’s not raising them either.

She couldn’t trust those people that’s why she fired them. I don’t blame her since all they did was stab her in the back.

The fact that people were so quick to believe the
media’s spin that she drove w/ SP again is troubling & telling. People are so quick to jump on the negetive concerning Britney w/o even questioning the media’s
intent.

- pete on July 26th, 2007

I think she does need help and I think the first thing that would help her is for the paparazzi to stay away from her. They are driving her insane. Wherever she goes there are 20 photographers swarming around.

She’s obviously confused and upset, I think she just needs rest, away from the limelight.

- Sarita on July 26th, 2007

I read an article yesterday that said her cousin, and former assistant, Alli quit Britney’s payroll because of her behaviour and has sided with Kevin to help him get full custody of the boys.
I find it really sad. Those boys need their mom, and I’m sure Britney needs her kids too, but right now, from what I see in the media, Sean and Jayden are probably not in the right hands with her.

- Aleah on July 26th, 2007

Luce,
Britney’s carseat issues are far from being resolved. Every time you see those children in their seats they are forward facing (still illegal for JJ), they have belly clips, their straps are twisted beyond belief, and their straps are nearly falling off their shoulders. That is 4 FATAL mistakes alone, without knowing anything about instalation.

- S on July 26th, 2007

I’m really confused as to why the people who are defending Britney keep referring to her as a “kid” and a “girl.” Britney is no longer a child, she is a 25 year old mother who should start acting like it, and if she is unable to act like a mature adult (which she clearly isn’t) then she should not be allowed to keep custody of those children. I’m sick of hearing people say “she’s young and she’s learning, so give her a break.” First of all, she’s not young enough to justify some of the things she has done, there are lots of young parents who manage to raise their children in stable, safe environments. My mother, who was younger than Britney when she had her children managed to raise us without the chaos and danger that Britney’s children are subjected to on a regular basis – and lots of other people have managed it as well. Secondly, her youth will not safeguard her children’s lives and well-being if she continues to put them at risk. Her children should not have to pay just because “she’s young.” Those children deserve to have a stable, safe unbringing regardless of the age of their mother. I feel sorry for Britney because she’s clearly troubled, but I don’t feel sorry enough for her to think she should be allowed to continue to harm two small children. When it comes down to a choice between being on Britney’s side, or being on her children’s side, I’m going to side with her children.

- Angie on July 26th, 2007

I agree 100% that Britney needs some kind of counselling, but I don’t think she should have her kids taken away. A lot of the stuff you see in the tabloids is beefed up to make it look worse than it really is. I heard recently that most of the negative publicity that came from the OK shoot was BULL because the editor was looking to save her own butt.

EVERYTHING Britney does is scrutinized and I don’t know why people are so quick to jump all over every rumor and bullsh*t story they see about her. Her boys are well cared for and maybe if the paps let up a bit, she would have a chance to take care of herself. Not easy to do when you’re being stalked and harrassed constantly.

Too many mothers think they’re perfect and are too quick to attack the faults of others. If the cameras were following you 24/7, people would be screaming to have your kids taken away too.

- LaurieF on July 26th, 2007

When Britney announced her split from Kevin and started on her ‘comeback’, I thought good for you. I thought (and still think) that the guy is a loser. I was happy to read that he wouldn’t be getting huge amounts of money from her and given his seemingly absentee parenting up to that point, I thought that there wasn’t a chance that he would get the kids. But then the partying started and kept going and going, drug use was widely rumoured and then she had the head shaving and window smashing night followed by rehab and now increasingly bizarre behaviour.

Of course Britney is over analysed (I think far too much was made of the high chair fall, when Britney slipped while holding Sean, the life jackets, the pool fence etc etc but driving with her son on her lap endangered his life – inexcusable) and she is under an intense spotlight but she seems to want to go between courting photgraphers and attention and having her privacy. Her mistakes are magnified and yes, I have made my fair share as a parent but to me it isn’t Britney’s ‘mistakes’ with her kids that are the problem – it’s her behaviour in general. Her family and Kevin have every reason to become involved if they feel she isn’t providing a good environment for her kids.

But courting the photogs and attention or not, Britney has every right to hope the photogs are decent enough to give her some space to comfort her crying child. I would be furious too.

I really believe that she loves her sons and wants what is best for them and probably of course wants to be with them. But the best thing for her sons is for their mother to be healthy and stable and Britney needs to work towards that. Hopefully she can do that while still having custody of the kids but Kevin is building up a better case by the day. And let’s remember that Britney’s parents were rumoured to dislike Kevin and even Britney’s mum is now said to be helping Kevin gain custody. I think that says something in itself.

- Belle on July 26th, 2007

Yeah take her kids away. Then maybe you could live your perfect life in peace.

… and you call yourself human ???

Be strong Britney

- Sandy on July 26th, 2007

She’s getting bad (VERY BAD) publicity. Her melting down at work does NOT warrant having her kids taken away. That’s just crazy. Are we going to take kids away from people who have been fired too? What’s next? Where would you put all those kids. Reading a magazine and making conclusions about parenting skills is ridiculous. I think people just want to take her kids away to punish her – to teach her a lesson. What good will that do? It has nothing to do with the kids’ wellbeing. K-Fed is not in the papers as much because NO ONE CARES! He’s partying ALL the time, and no one makes a fuss about his parenting skills. Shouldn’t he be home with his kids? He’s suppose to have them half of the time. Why is he always at the clubs? Punish him, the same way everyone is trying to punish Britney. I’m just glad I wasn’t famous when I went through my postpartum meltdown. I had to leave work and couldn’t go back for weeks. Imagine my boss calling Children’s Services on me for that. My kids are so well behaved and loving now, you would have never ever known that I had a gone through that. Give her a break!

- Kaywilz on July 26th, 2007

…and Angie, how would you know about what your mother went through or what mistakes your mother made? Wouldn’t you have been too young to even know the significance of a car seat? And how would your mother have reacted if 40-50 people followed her with cameras to the grocery store or to work? Would she have even had a chance to be a good parent? You’re comparing two very different environments. And two very different eras. People are just mad because she’s not behaving like a good little wife/girl/mother…or whatever other roles women are suppose to play. Why don’t we require the same of K-Fed? Is a judge suppose to say “Based on these pictures in the credible sources of tabloid magazines, you’re endangering your child.”

- Kaywilz on July 26th, 2007

Sandy?
This isnt about BRITNEY. Its about saving those boys. Making sure they are SAFE and they have good mental outlooks. Britney and what Britney wants doesnt matter anymore here. Its all about those CLEAN SLATES! As a daughter of a messed up mom, I can attest that Id rather they would have taken me away from my mom when I was young then left me with her!

Britney has to realize its not a game or playing dress up. IT IS REAL LIFE!

- preesi on July 26th, 2007

I just want to make clear that when I say that Britney needs to have her children ‘taken away’ I don’t mean that they need to be taken by social services or anything like that. What I mean to say is that at this point it’s pretty clear that she needs her time and space to get her life together. I think the best thing for her sons would be to go and live full time with someone else until she does this. I don’t mean she should NEVER have a chance to have her children back in her life or even to have visitation in the process. I just mean that someone needs to step in and make it clear to her that what she’s doing right now, her own self distruction, is not good for them.

As for the OK article. I find it hard to believe that OK would print that she’d stolen that much if she hadn’t. They would be sued big time. As for not having her arrested, they probably see her as everyone else does, poor and pitiful britney who needs some serious help. And they didn’t and won’t publish the interview or pictures because they had a contract with her to publish them and they refuse to pay her.

I agree that the paps need to back off and leave her alone. I wasn’t aware that Britney had pulled over to get SP… I hadn’t even seen the video, that was sad. But I will say that I was very unimpressed with the way Sean was being handled by her assistant the same day they were getting out of the car and boarding the boat (grabbing him up and pressing his face to her shoulder).

I’ve said before that she’s a publicity hound and she brings it on herself, but if she feels her children are in danger then she should leave them at home.

- Rachel K on July 26th, 2007

Dear Kaywilz,
In response to your last comment regarding the basis for a judge’s ruling in a custody battle, I would like to offer a lawyer’s perspective. Of course tabloid material would not be a sufficient evidentiary basis for any judge’s ruling. Instead, a judge would appoint a guardian ad litem who would be responsible for representing the interests of the child (or in this case children). Most of the time, guardians will stop by a person’s home without notice to observe the state of the home and the circumstances of the child. If Ms. Spears public actions are any indication of her private behavior, a home visit would reveal the same negligence. If, as you contend she is being unfairly portrayed, she would have nothing to worry about.

- Alissa on July 26th, 2007

kaywilz: I know for a fact that my mother did not engage in that kind of parenting – when child protective services are called a thorough investigation is done including interviewing the child’s pediatrician and that information goes into a child’s medical records. Due to healh problems I had to obtain my medical records from my entire childhood. I have read through those records and so I know for a fact that child protective services visits were not a part of my childhood. Not to mention I have concerned and involved grandparents who would have stepped in should anything have gone wrong – as Britney’s parent have now done – and they have reported just the opposite, that I was raised in a stable atmosphere. Not to mention I have clear memories of my childhood, as to my siblings, and I remember being raised by mature, loving, stable, safety-conscious 20-something parents. Did I have a perfect childhood: No. Did my parents make mistakes: Yes. But I was lucky enough to be raised in a safe and stable atmosphere. It’s a pity that Sean and Jayden don’t have the same.

And the excuse of her being followed by the press doesn’t fly with me. There are plenty of celebrities who are followed everywhere by the press, who still don’t do the dangerous things with their kids that Britney does. There is no excuse for risking a child’s life or raising them in a chaotic, erratic atmosphere. Fame does not excuse it, and neither does youth. And this is not about Britney “making a few mistakes” – Britney has done way more than make a few mistakes. She has displayed a pattern of dangerous parenting and erratic behavior – and the fact that she keeps repeating that dangerous and chaotic behavior shows me that she is not “learning” from her mistakes as some people claim.

- Angie on July 26th, 2007

Kaywilz? can you PROVE Kfeds ALWAYS partying and at the clubs? I read all the Tabloids EVERY week and Ive seen no pics of him at said “clubs”! I think you are making things up…

BTW- There hasnt been ONE time I have driven with my son on my lap. Ive never used a carseat improperly (In fact I bought a new car cause my convertible top vehicle wasnt safe for a baby) I stopped smoking when I found out I was pregnant and never restarted, I wouldnt dream of not being at my house to tuck him into bed. I dont drink, but IF I was inclined Id have people over to my house instead of going out. And I wouldnt be ruining dresses that werent mine. If Madonna took interest in me, Id follow her advice.
Id be GRATEFUL for any and all help. And I wouldnt lie about the Umbrella Incident…

Kaywilz? Britney ASKS for Paps to follow her.
If you dont want attention you dont go out in skimpy outfits, go to known party spots, pull over-strip and jump in the ocean.

Stop being a fanatic and see what is really happening here.

- preesi on July 26th, 2007

“I agree that the paps need to back off and leave her alone.”

Oh come on!
Britney, Paris, Nicole, Lindsay, and especially Denise Richards ALL CALL the Paps and tip them off to where they are gonna be. Why do you think Lindsay was out on that glass patio sunbathing?
To show off her alcohol anklet!
Why dont we ever see Billy Idols children or Michael Jordans daughter or any of Meryl Streeps kids (until one became an actress)?
Because they dont call the Paps! They WANT TO BE PRIVATE AND LEFT ALONE!

Brtney does not wanna be left alone.

- preesi on July 26th, 2007

“Also responding to the children not having bruises perhaps you should talk some more with your partner who is a social worker. Children do not need to have physical evidence of bruises on their bodies to be in danger as Britney has sadly done.”

One more thing before I leave my house…
No one knows the PRIVATE Britney!
NO ONE!
Its THAT very Britney Im worried about!
My mom was all sweetness and light with my Teachers, her Bosses and her church. But get her alone with her kids and its a whole other ballgame!
We dont know what goes on in Private, do we?

- preesi on July 26th, 2007

Just wanted to respond… my comp was acting up so I don’t think my last one went through.

Preesi, if you read my comments I make it pretty clear that I agree Britney is a media hound and that she likes nothing more that to be chased by the paps… however, that doesn’t mean the paps HAVE to do it.

I understand that is how they make money, but when there are children involved it becomes a whole new issue.

- Rachel K on July 26th, 2007

Well her boys are beautiful and I’ve always been a britney fan, but her behavior this past year has been crazy. I don’t know any celebrity mother that has had so many issues than Britney lately. Now she no longer talks to her mom either, hopefully she can get her act together before she loses custody of those beautiful boys of her. 25 is young, but your no longer a kid or a teen, your a grown woman with 2 children, time to grow up.

- gianna on July 26th, 2007

I worry about Britney too. I hope she can become more stable.
I wish there were cameras on all the bad moms here (in Indiana) it’s pathetic seeing what everyday moms get away with.

- Emily on July 26th, 2007

We have no right to judge weather she is a good mom or not and to say her kids should be taken away from her is mean. If those kids where taken away from here mother how do you think it would affect them. We only see what they want us to see. And you have to remeber these alagations are coming from someone who left his pregnet girlfriend to marry Brittany and you never see him with his other kids he is all in it for the money cause if he gets fully custady she will have to fork over a whole lot of money every month. And if he was that concerned about them where was he when they were smaller hello he was out partying all the time he.
It does not look like these kids are in trouble is there sexualy abuse is there
beatings? There is no manualy for being a parent especially in the situatuion that she is in.

- Stephanie on July 26th, 2007

J. you say, “give the KID a break!” That’s exactly what most of us are tired of, Britney being and acting like a kid! Guess what? She’s not a kid. She’s a 25 yr old women and mother of two. Her time of being a kid is over and if she wanted to still be one she should of kept her legs closed! Sorry but this girl was spiraling out of control way before the kids came. PPD my A** – this girl has serious issues and just like the rest of these girls she needs to be dealt with. If it’s true that she stole merchandise that’s a crime. AS far as how her mood is or how she behaves in public seems like she does stuff for attention. Britney isn’t a child and she needs to stop acting like one and take care of those kids. She’s ruined an image for herself already. It’s best she lays low and tries to raise her boys in peace before she makes the wrong mistake that will cost her the kids!

- J.M. on July 26th, 2007

Look at how she is treating her OWN mother- who was her biggest fan and supporter. Besides all her parenting mistakes, Britney can’t even handle her career, her image, or even dress herself (every picture you see she is flashing her panties, or she has a nipple ready to pop out at any second). Ok- stripping and jumping into the ocean in front of a million photographers? Now THAT’S some quality decision making. She just doesn’t seem stable enough to be a parent. Go Kevin!!

- Niki on July 26th, 2007

Some people on this site seriously know nothing about what it takes to have your child taken away. I teach in an title I (aka innercity) school in dc. I don’t know what kind of life you guys live, but Britney’s kids have it pretty darn good. I had a kid who was itching constanly because of bedbugs and who smelled terrible all the time and every morning came to school without breakfast and with no snack. DSS cam back and said this little boy is being cared for by his older sister a lot, so he is not being properly bathed, fed, etc. Nothing they could do about it. End of story. So many of my kids’ parents use drugs, work all night long, are in abusive relationships and the list goes on and on. They would trade places with those kids in a heartbeat. Get some perspective!

- melanie on July 26th, 2007

Melanie: While I realize that there are children in the world who are worse off than Britney’s, that still does not make it okay for her to risk her children’s lives repeatedly. And just because Britney’s children are being raised in a home where there is lots of money does not automatically mean they are better off than children who are being raised in poorer atmospheres. I know people who have tons of money who still severely neglect their children to the point where their lives are in danger on a regular basis. Sadly enough the children of weathy parents often fall through the cracks as well because people see their parents money and just assume that those children are being raised in a “good home.”

- Angie on July 26th, 2007

I can’t believe I’m actually going to defend Britney.

Yes, she’s made her mistakes – at times very STUPID mistakes. It’s easy to pass judgement on her, especially when the negative things are on the cover of every tabloid. But we don’t see the every day stuff. She loves those boys and I believe truely wants what is best for them. She’s making improvements. Taking them away from their mother isn’t the answer.

How many other celebrities have we seen out on boats without life jackets on their children? But they’re not Britney, so we don’t tear them apart because of it.

- shannon on July 26th, 2007

Just the fact that everyone that has ever been close to her is gone (either by being fired or walking away) says alot. Britney has not been listening to anyone for quite awhile. I think her longtime former assistant, Felicia Culotta, summed it up best. “There’s just so much you can do to help a person – I don’t dare want to be an enabler, and I cannot love her enough for the both of us. I cannot convince her in any way to love herself.” Sad. It also says alot when Britney’s mom, sister and Alli are all on Kevin’s side. Those are the people who actually know her and love her (and her children) and she’s mad at all of them because they refuse to enable her. Britney is in denial and she needs to find a way to acknowledge her issues and stop blaming everyone else for everything.

- LaMama on July 26th, 2007

I admit we don’t know what kind of mother Britney is behind doors, but out in public, she has shown a consistent lack of judgement when it concerns her babies. Because she is in cohoots with the paparazzi, we get to see all of her public moments documented.

As photographed as some other celeb mos are, I have never seen them put their kids or themselves in some the situations we have seen Britney’s and her babies in.

I have not heard one word about Reese Witherspoon flashing her privates not just once but several times in public. I have never seen Kate Hudson driving around with her lil boy on her lap under the steering wheel.

Julia Roberts kids always have lil hats on their heads when they are outside in the sun.

I could go on, but the point is no momma is perfect, but Britney really seems like she doesn’t grasp the gravity of her actions and how they could affect her babies negatively.

- marley on July 26th, 2007

I don’t think her kids should be taken away. Both boys look healthy & happy & very attached to their mother. They don’t act like babies that feel unsafe. Do you guys think they’d be better off never seeing their mom again?

Marley she isn’t in “cahoots” w/ them. They know were she lives & follow her.

I have seen plenty of celeb kids w/o hats on or just kids in general, does that make them bad mom? I have seen other celeb kids out of their carseats also, but people seem to forget or brush it under the rug.

Do you guys even bother with facts? Her parents, sister & Alli are not on Kevin’s side from any verified source. Ever think she had valid reason for being mad a those people. Alot of people she has trusted over the years have stabbed her in the back.

I think Melanie’s point is Britney hasn’t done enough to have her kids taken away from her compared to other parents. I also don’t see her repeatdly risking their lives.

Niki- what does her fighting with her mother have to do w/ anything. I’m sick of people using that against her. Like she’s not allowed to be angry w/ her mom or dad. She’s hardly the first person or celeb to not get along with their mom. As for her career she’s almost finished her cd & working on a video. Somehow she’s managed to dAo that. As for Kevin maybe if I ever saw him w/ the kids I could judge how he treats them.

I also don’t agree she likes being harrassed by the paps.

Pressi- Britney gets followed no matter what she does. Was she sking for it by playing with her babies in HER backyard. I guess she shouldn’t go outside right? Maybe you should stop being a hater and see what is really happening here. Did you bug her phone line? She does not call the paps & ask them to follow her. They wait outside of her house, they don’t need her to tell them. The paps aren’t going to follow a celeb just because, they follow the ones who pics sell the most.

Kevin does still go out to clubs & party. That’s one of those only ways he has to make money.

- Devonn on July 27th, 2007

Devonn: I have not seen anyone on here say that they think Britney should never see her kids again? No one said that. There are a lot of people who think that her children would be better off in someone else’s custody, but I have yet to see anyone say that she should never get to see her kids again.

And just because her children look happy (and I have to dispute that point because I’ve actually never seen them look happy) and healthy, and attached to her (another point I would dispute) does not mean that they are. Do you really believe that just because a child seems happy and healthy that they automatically are?

- Angie on July 27th, 2007