Celebrity Justice
Judge to Brit -- You're Too Chaotic, Custody Denied

The decision is in -- Britney Spears has not regained custody of her kids.

Issuing his order today, Commissioner Scott Gordon gave Spears three visits per week, two from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM and one overnight visit. The visits will be monitored.

Spears and K-Fed are ordered to figure out holiday schedules with the kids.

Britney must submit evidence that she childproofed her pool area by Friday.

In the order, the Commish wrote that when Britney has the kids, "the environment at the house ranged from chaotic to almost somber with little communication at all." The Commish also recounts what the parenting coach complained of -- that "during all three of my visits, Ms. Spears rarely engaged with the children in either conversation or play."

According to the report, the coach wrote, "It seems that [Britney's] choices are dependent more upon what she wants to do at any given time rather than what would be more enjoyable for the children."

The coach also said Spears seemed to have a "lack of general attention at times" but there was nothing she "would characterize as abusive in a traditional sense."

And then the most damning comment from the parenting coach: "The problem is that unless Ms. Spears realizes the consequences of her behavior and the impact that it has [on] her children, nothing is going to be successful."






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346. I know a mother like Brit. Even though her daughters are now adults she still doesn't have time for them unless it's to party. With help maybe Ms. Spears will improve, but some women should not have children.

Posted at 8:20AM on Oct 31st 2007 by kokomo

347. Ignoring and not interacting with children as young as Britney's two toddler boys is a form of child abuse even though the courts don't recognize it as such. The biggest shock to me was that the pool was not safety proofed. So many young children die from falling into ponds and being left alone in bathtubs let alone pools--all it takes is a couple of minutes for them to drown.

Posted at 9:12AM on Oct 31st 2007 by nonnie

348. Hate to tell ya .But parents are not required to always entertain children.
According to the *report* half the kids in the world should be taken away from thier parents.Get real .
I have 5 and certainly do not spend 24/7 playing with them.The judge is a freaking idiot that's simply bullying Ms.Spears at this point.

Posted at 8:48AM on Oct 31st 2007 by cd

349. What is wrong with her? Why can't she just get it together! I am sooo over it! I love Britney and I wonder where the Britney from "I'm a Slave 4 u" went??? COME BACK BRITNEY.....To me, I personally think she doesn't care about her children. As a mother, its quite obvious. Someone needs to shake her and help her, instead she is surrounding by people who pretend like she is acting normal! Ugh, soooo frustrating! She could be sooo fabulous!

Posted at 8:58AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Chelsea

350. The really sad thing about this is that Britney is not really much different in her parenting skills than many mothers from her generation. I know what kind of kids this level of bad parenting breeds. It isn't pretty. It makes me think that people should require a license or something to have kids. They should be vigorously psycholgically tested and no people that would bad parents should be allowed to reproduce. It SHOULD NOT (as the "system" mostly seems to focus on) be about financial income. Spears proves that even rich people can be just really lousy parents. It should be about who would be most loving and caring because in the end that is what really matters. They should never take financial income into account.

Posted at 8:45AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Alisa

351. Ok I know she is in the public eye and should be more careful, but she is not acting much different from any young lady her age that has just been divorced. Yes she has small children. Then again so do I and it didn't keep me from going out places. As long as your children are with someone who is responsible who cares. She has been taken advantage of by her parents for her money so yeah she is going to have some mental problems. Anyone who has children that close together will have some problems. I have a feeling noone like her mother taught her how to take care of herself and her children. The only difference between her and other people that do it is she has money and fame and other people don't. Give her a break. She will hopefully learn from her mistakes and be the best mom and wife to a man that deserves her that she can be.

Posted at 8:48AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Carla

352. EVERYONE BUY BLACKOUT.

Keep supporting a CHILD NEGLECTING mother!

Its also more money for K-FED!!!

YA DAM LOSERS!

Posted at 9:09AM on Oct 31st 2007 by hahha

353. So let me get this straight. Brit only has a few hours a week to see her kids. During that very small amount of time, she still blows them off to such a degree that EVERYONE has said the same thing about her- she can't be trusted as a parent and spends virtually no time with her kids. I'd bet Big Money that there are other serious reasons, possibly and probably very serious reasons, why they were removed from her. And the court Clearly laid out the solutions to satisfy them, multiple times, and she didn't even bother to FAKE IT! I'm not saying that she should never get them back, but for right now she's got a Long Haul ahead of her. Anyone out there still think she's sane, raise your hand. Anyone? C'mon, someone! Oh, well....... And what's so horrible about someone getting a little help when they really need it? If you're the ones claiming to be her fans, then why are you afraid of her getting help? Are you all BLIND?

Posted at 9:11AM on Oct 31st 2007 by doh

354. We are hearing only one side of the story and it's coming from the media. Get real and quit saying that you want her to die. That is ridiculous. Get a life

Love ya Brit

Posted at 9:41AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Brit Fan

355. um, when you have 2 kids under age 2 you do need to supervise and spend time with them. Also, since all you K Fed haters out there seem to have the inside scoop on who takes care of and how much time is spent with them when with K Fed can you let the rest of us in on your 'sources?' You have no idea how much time and who takes care of them while in his care. He has 2 other kids by another woamn who says he is a good Dad. Know that bursts your bubble but it is true. Brit makes her own choices and therefore has to live by them. Her mother should be appalled and ashamed at how her little project has turned out.

Posted at 9:42AM on Oct 31st 2007 by shannon

356. Why is information involving minors being disseminated to the public? I would think these sort of court cases should be held behind closed doors, and not made public information until the children are grown up.

I hope Brit gets some help, if these stories are even remotely true, then obviously she is disconnected from reality and needs some help.

Posted at 9:45AM on Oct 31st 2007 by Christina

357. shannon.. the other woman is also aware that KFED smokes pot and thinks that is perfectly fine. Not a reliable source as far as what makes a good dad in my opinion.

Posted at 9:46AM on Oct 31st 2007 by just me

358. Just me_ I have been through court numerous times with my ex. It takes herculean efforts to remove kids form one parent to antoher. My ex also smokes pot. Wrong yes but he doesnt do it with the kids in his custody. I dont smoke pot but many do. The judge obviously has more info than is being let out becasue it is very difficult to take kids away form their MOM. They have to have very good excuses. AND. if K Fed were so bad dont you think that Brits Attorneys would punch holes in his parenting and get them out of his care? Use your brain. If she has a problem she needs to fix it. She doesn nothing to try to fix either the medias attention/accusations (court records are accurate) nor does she try to get her kids back by having K Fed branded a bad Dad. Come up with something better.

Posted at 9:52AM on Oct 31st 2007 by shannon

359. .A mind-reading "parent coach"? Maybe the coach didn't see anything because Britney chose not to act like a trained seal in front of her by performing on demand. Just maybe her conversation and interaction with her children were not for public consumption and subject to state monitoring, review, and evaluation. In other words, the "judge" needs to get out of her bedroom, her bathroom, her den, her home, and her life. Enough's enough. Either take her kids or get out of her way. This sordid, creepy judicial voyeurism is sick and sadistic. Make a decision soon, because even Britney, when it comes to state intrusion into her personal life, as former justice Blackmon said-has the right to be left alone. You trashy tabloid types need to close your doors, take down your tents, send your clowns(gossipmongers)home, and move your pathetic circus down the road to your next destination-victim(celebrity)that is.

Posted at 12:51PM on Oct 31st 2007 by LET THE SIDESHOW BEGIN.HURRY!HURRY!

360. Why should a divorce affect your parenting skills or become an excuse? That is when 'both' parents need to try twice-as-hard to soften the impact for the children. Not play time for the adults.

I see comments here from either bad parents themselves, or they don't have children yet.

Posted at 11:49AM on Oct 31st 2007 by ?

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