He didn’t need tough love so much as he need real love at the key developmental stages of his life. That is love not for his talent, his fame, his money, what he could do for other people, etc. but for his intrinsic worth — the kind of love that in its purest form comes from Christ, not flawed human beings. Boteach is on to something hear about spiritual lessons of Jacko’s tragic life. I see him as a window into the soul of many abused, exploited and therefore damaged people. He had the means/enablers to physically manifest the warped self-image that many keep inside.
Prayers for the family. I've been reading reports about foul play.