Michael Jackson was the seventh of nine children born to Joseph and Catherine Jackson. The king of pop started his career at the tender age of eight. Jackson’s vituperative father revealed Jackson’s talents when he was placed as the lead singer of a musical group called Jackson Five. Although; Jackson became exceptionally successful, it cost him an appalling price of his childhood. Jackson received no affection nor care from his abusive father. Joe Jackson walloped Michael frequently during his childhood, causing Michael to fall into depression as he held onto the heart-rending belief that his father did not value him. Jackson believed that his negligent father used him for his purposes, overworking Michael until his body ached. With short temper and ferocious hands, Joe Jackson behaved aggressively towards Michael, so belligerently that Jackson often fainted or regurgitated because of his father's presence. Although; Joe jackson was rancorous, Michael believed that his ‘love’ was a different kind, he simply wanted Michael to succeed and have a luxurious life. …show more content…
He went to school for three hours and then attended rehearsals at the studio after passing a park, where he saw carefree and happy children. At this point, Michael often cried, wanting nothing more than being an typical kid. For Michael, his brothers were the only ones who helped him get through difficult times since he was always around them. Therefore; Michael felt alone and depressed. Unlike other children, Michael never had a facile and enjoyable childhood. Infact; his was far from a normal childhood. To an extent, that it seemed a middle-age man was confined in a child's