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The Custody Issue

posted 8 years ago by highpriestess32
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If no cause was found to render Brad Pitt an unfit father then I hope they can both share custody. But this detracts from the reported state of affairs regarding Maddox and Brad himself. Lest we forget, Maddox was with Angelina first and the pair are closely bonded. A photograph can tell a thousand stories and I saw some amateur images of Angelina and Brad exasperated during a trip out with the kids. It was clear even to the untrained eye that Angelina was exhausted and clearly trying (but failing), to get her point across. It was all very telling even though we can't determine what the exchange was between them.

I don't know what is wrong with modern "humanity" but it seems that the nuclear family is becoming a rarity as opposed to the norm and this saddens me greatly. Perhaps I was fortunate to grow up in said nuclear family with two loving parents who loved each other very much! The older I become the more I realise just how fortunate I really was/am. I hear such horror stories of drunken fathers beating on their wives and kids. Shocking.

If Brad was a hapless substance abuser then I get that Angelina wants to protect her children. But maybe this really was the wake-up call he needed. He seems now to have improved his lifestyle but I doubt this pleases Angie. It seems as though she might want him to be less well and less popular in order to justify her custody desires. I do hope this is not the case because believe me when I say that I AM a fan and want to think the best of her 

"These days you have to boil someone before you can sleep with them"

[–] Brenda_Walsh_mckay 8 years ago

This is such a weird situation in America. Many kids are brought to Cps attention, given back to the parent and then murdered by those parents. I Hear stories about that all the time. Someone in another site said it was because of underfunding.

The bottom line is they all agreed that a therapist should say when and where Brad Pitt should see the kids. His lawyer said the older children (who can't be forced did not want to see him at that time maybe things changed?)

I trust Angelina is a probably overprotective mother and did what she thinks is best for her kids. Maybe some women who look up to her will follow her example and do what's best for their kids instead of what's best for themselves and the husband/dad.

The children's well being and safety should always come first. That's the most important.

[–] highpriestess32 8 years ago

I agree there dearest Bren,

I always recall one time when my Dad had a few too many (which was not often!). I was visiting from Germany and he came to my bedside and uttered to me "I feel so guilty having been away so much. I can't tell you enough just how much you mean to me" and other such things.

My late father was in the military and away a lot. But Mum more than compensated. That said a child does need the strong arms of a father and he showed me the World!

Angelina's parenting is reportedly a lot less disciplined but I am glad that Shiloh (or John as she prefers to be named), is showing great interest in humanitarianism. I hope that child can develop into a warrior of the Third World!

Brad has to sustain good health and a whole lot of patience I suspect. If his children (both adopted and biological), are to stand a chance, he really needs to stop habitually messing around. It is EVIDENT to me as a psychic that he is still going through a mid-life crisis. Sure, when you are hammed up as a handsome guy/girl you get the roles. Evidently Brad wants to maintain his looks but at what cost? Is he in need of money? Is he really desperate to get the work? He needs to step down now from the Hollywood hoi polloi and focus on those precious kids. Just my opinion.

"These days you have to boil someone before you can sleep with them"

[–] Brenda_Walsh_mckay 8 years ago

strong arm can be taken in many different ways. I never see a reason to abuse or verbally abuse a child. My parents never did that to me. If you hit or verbally abuse an adult- what is that called? Same if you do it to a child. I think spanking is lazy parenting.

I suspect Angelina has more respect and love for her children than to allow that mess. Angelina in interviews always calls Shiloh Jolie Pitt Shi or Shiloh - never John. I think that name came from some story Brad told to Oprah when the kid was very young. It should no longer stick to a ten year old who's mother calls her by her birth name.

As for Brad having patience ? Well he is the abusive parent and the one the kids do not want to see..he's forced tot have patience. This is probably the most time he's spend with those kids in years.

Angelina is their constant and deserves credit (that she will never get of course) for being the parent who puts them first. Period.

[–] highpriestess32 8 years ago

Shiloh wanted to play Marcus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaPrrd9hC6Q[url]

It was Brad that said she wanted to be named John. I get confused! I can't find the video now (face palm) 

EDIT - found this [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkf6_Tvw3Fc

"These days you have to boil someone before you can sleep with them"

[–] Brenda_Walsh_mckay 8 years ago

It's all good. Yeah, Angelina still called her Shiloh tho so that tells us she's doesn't go by John like the tabloids would have us believe.

I need my morning coffee. 😂

[–] highpriestess32 8 years ago

Yeah she abbreviates it to "Shi" at times. Maddox as "Mad" and Zahara just to "Z". I wonder what she's abbrieviated Brad too? Or extended it too? Hahaha! LOL 

"These days you have to boil someone before you can sleep with them"

[–] svkurt 8 years ago

Pitt is not a hapless substance abuser, test drugs and alcol are negative. Brad Pitt will win the custody battle against Angelina Jolie.

Pitt has been cleared of alleged child abuse by DCFS and the FBI.
this is a fact, but Jolie fans are not happy for this.

people hate Jolie, for the world he lied about plane fight

jolie is a very stupid and pathetic woman

[–] Brenda_Walsh_mckay 8 years ago

Who told you they were negative? If they were I doubt he would have to do them for months. Maybe they are now.

HIS OWN LAWYER called it an "isolated incident" so what happened? His lawyer also said some of his children didn't want to see him.

Pitts movie bombed. We have no idea how the real world feels about Angelina after the "isolated incident" but we know people don't want to pay for a Pitt movie.

Jolie is very smart and a protective mother. She did the right thing- she followed the rules after almost losing her kids because of Brad. Her children are #1. For Pitt it is his image and career that is #1. I told ya that would be his down fall.