Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, may not know it, but her life as a celebrity began yesterday. It appears Michael did his best to protect his kids from the media, but he can not do so anymore. And because of it, she is likely to be devoured by the paparazzi for the next 8 or more years.  From now on she will be watched like a hawk. In the eyes of People and Us magazine, she is their ticket to millions of sold magazines.

And when Michael decided to have children that were more white than black, I wonder if he considered how ostracized these kids might feel within the Jackson family. His kids will get offers to be paid extravagant amounts of money to advertise products, be photographed, perform, speak, and more, because they are his kids and they have a familiar caucasian look.  A look that  make lots of money for corporations. But its hard to believe this won’t create tension and jealousy with their blacker cousins. I’d like to believe race won’t be a factor, but I think it will. While Michael may have hoped to give them a less challenging childhood than his own, it appears they will also endure the isolation and disconnection that he described.

While I personally wish the media would give the children a year or two to regroup, I know they won’t. So sit back and be prepared to be oversaturated with photos, rumors, and commentary about Paris Michael Jackson.