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Should Britney Spears's Dad Jamie Stay in Control?

Thu, 07/31/2008 - 7:30am by Molly
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Jamie Spears's conservatorship over Britney is under review in court today, and rumor has it that he'll be staying in control. He was put in charge Feb. 1, and since then things finally started going in the right direction for Britney including settling the custody dispute for now. After six months, Brit finally seems to be making the right decisions. For example, even when Sam Lutfi's restraining order expires today, she wants nothing to do with him. At some point, Britney is going to have to be in charge of her own life again both financially and personally, but it looks like today is not that day. What do you think, should Jamie Spears remain Britney's conservator?

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  • LOVE ANGELINA's picture
    LOVE ANGELINA
    1

    Yes. I don't think now is the time to let Brit have the reins just yet. I also think she should be given back control gradually. When she can handle one thing on her own then let her have some more control, until Brit is able to make good decisions on her own.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • asarwan's picture
    asarwan
    2

    I mean she's doing great. But her dad seems to be what's best for her.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • justingirl1989's picture
    justingirl1989
    3

    for her sanity..then yes

    but how long can he keep this up..shes a grown women..she cant have someone over shoulder forever..or could she?

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    5

    Just make the conservatorship permanent already. She'll never be a real grown up. Jamie is doing a good job. I think Jamie should reward himself with a shopping spree for new shorts.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Briandiesel's picture
    Briandiesel
    8

    She is making progress but I think she knows its going to take more than 6 months to turn it all around.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • pinkprincess1101's picture
    pinkprincess1101
    10

    not with those shorts they both need help in the fashion department, jokes aside hell yeah he should stay in charge hell sean preston should be in charge he is probably more responsible than she is

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    12

    A god reward, justingirl? Hmm, I don't know if he's doing that good of a job. Well, I guess I can see how some people would think he has performed a miracle by getting her to sit her azz down. Eye-wink

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • faerymagick15's picture
    faerymagick15
    13

    I think she needs at least another year of conservatorship. It has done so much so far for her and I would hate to see it end now. I really think she needs her dad for quite awhile.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • pinkprincess1101's picture
    pinkprincess1101
    14

    its nice to hear that she doesn't want anything to do with lufti, i hope that is true because i think the world would have another anna nicole smith

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • EkaterinaBallerina's picture
    EkaterinaBallerina
    15

    I used to loathe her but in recent months, watching her downfall made me feel so bad for her because she could clearly not get a break and the tabloids and paparazzi were clearly gunning for her to fail. I think her father has done an amazing job getting her back on her feet and I think he should continue doing so. She apparently has bi-polar disorder (was it ever fully confirmed? i don't want to jump to the conclusion otherwise) and one of the symptoms of being "manic" is over-spending, blowing through money like there is no tomorrow. Kay Redfield Jamieson detailed that in parts of her book "An Unquiet Mind", she would buy and buy and never have any use for any of it. Brit needs her father to watch over her finances while she gets her condition under control. I've never been a fan of hers, but considering she has two children, I'd rather not see her broke.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • MissTiffany's picture
    MissTiffany
    20

    She's doing better, but she still needs some monitoring. He has done a great of job of helping her to get back on her feet (somewhat!). They should let her regain control, gradually...Have u all noticed that before her Dad was in charge she had that manic, crazed look? Now, that he's stepped in she looks...dare I say, normal?

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    21

    justingirl, lol, yeah i did. I was just playin'. You know I got nothin' but love for my drank buddy!

    I would like to thank Jamie for being Sam and Alli repellent.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • esweet's picture
    esweet
    22

    Unfortunately, she's probably on meds and no one can make her take them...so without this in place this could happen again...but you can't have this forever!

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Le Etiana's picture
    Le Etiana
    23

    I am genuinely happy that he has managed to keep Britney out of the local Rite-aids and have her steer clear from Sam. I have no faith in Britney's ability to manage her life on her own, I think she'd be right back to the mess she was in before her Dad took over. But, at one point is she going to be responsible for her own life?

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • justingirl1989's picture
    justingirl1989
    24

    But, at one point is she going to be responsible for her own life?

    amen Le Etiana..i pondering the same question sad

    aww i know woop bottoms up!

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Megbucks3's picture
    Megbucks3
    25

    I agree that she should gradually be gaining more control until she's ready to handle everything.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • bchicgrl's picture
    bchicgrl
    26

    She is def doing better but her Dad should remain in primary control. i think they should give her a little more freedom on her decisions since that really is the only way she's going to prove to everyone that she's better.

    as for Sam i think his restraining order should be extended as well because even though Brit claims she wants nothing to do with him, i'm sure he will make attempts to get back into her life because he misses the money that went with it.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Gigger's picture
    Gigger
    28

    She should NEVER be put in control of her own life! Look at what she has done over the years. Married for what 36 hours the first time, then took up with K-Fed, ran around with Paris and Lindsey flashing the kitty everytime she had the chance...and this was BEFORE Osama Lufti!!! The girl is not right in the head and needs serious overseeing. Daddy needs to take her back to Kentwood, buy her a doublewide, and all the cheetos she can eat!!!

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Gigger's picture
    Gigger
    31

    Thanks Pink, yeah I did forget the purple drank! And a lifetime supply of bras...that would be what...3???

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • jaxon's picture
    jaxon
    33

    I think there should be some sort of 50/50 thing. She should have a lot more say in business/financial decisions. No allowance but I still think he should have final say. I think another 60-90 days a 50/50 would ease her back into it. The stress and freedom might send her back over the edge..

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Le Luxe's picture
    Le Luxe
    34

    Yes. She would be way worse off right now if he didn't step in and save her.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Melissa Rae's picture
    Melissa Rae
    35

    I think the conservatorship is good and should remain in place a bit longer. I do think though, that he's giving her more freedom. I.e. the vacation to Cabo earlier this week, NOT getting an extension on Lutfi's restraining order because he trusts Brit is done with him. I think he'd doing a great job of slowly giving her more control and they should continue that way. She doesn't seem to be struggling with it as much as she was at first so hopefully this means she's taking her recovery seriously.

    *crosses fingers*

    Even if you don't like the girl, I don't think anyone can help but feel pity. For her family, her, the kids, everyone involved. Lets hope that was the end of it for good.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • lily8206's picture
    lily8206
    36

    In some capacity I think he should, but if the real goal is to have her back in control of her own life then I think this is a good point to start gradually giving her back some personal responsibility.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Mykie7's picture
    Mykie7
    37

    I'm surprised the question even has to be asked. YES HE SHOULD. I'm a huge Brit supporter, but there is NO WAY that she is ready after 6 months to take over her life again. 5 years of utter crazy do NOT go away in 6 months.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • cari907's picture
    cari907
    38

    shes still too sick to make decisions 4 herself. yes shes a lot beetter than she was a year ago but still

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  • Mykie7's picture
    Mykie7
    39

    Jax, that's the first GOOD idea I've heard, but I think it should be done over a longer period of time, like say 6 months. But you're right, gradual is a MUCH better idea. Baby steps.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • sima's picture
    sima
    40

    Yes, he should do it for at least a little more time.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • BellaStar's picture
    BellaStar
    41

    It's funny since Britney appeared to be the most messed up of all the rehab-bound celebs, but she also appears to be the most truly recovered of that bunch now.

    I never understood those celebs who go to rehab for two weeks! Addiction is not cured by a vacation to Utah! It is nice to see that Britney's family really has come together to get her well and it shows.

    Here's to a come back for Mz. Spears!

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • californiagirlx7's picture
    californiagirlx7
    42

    Yes, Jamie should continue to have conservatorship because Britney doesn't seem completely ready to take care of herself right now. I think she's on the right path but she's not quite there yet, she has a lot of issues to work through.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • ilanac13's picture
    ilanac13
    44

    i think that in general it's a good thing that he's still in control. she's on the right path, and even though she's made a TON of progress, you don't know what will happen if she's left to her own devices. i would think that she'd be fine - but you just never know and this is just a smart precaution that they are taking. i'm sure that brit's not thrilled but i'm sure she sees the value in it as well.

    15 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • renascencern's picture
    renascencern
    45

    I'm was hoping and I'm glad to hear that her dad still has conservatorship over her. She's been doing well lately, but she needs as much consistency and positive energy coming to her as possible and it's best not to change a good thing just yet.

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