Jacko's children 'encouraged to perform'

Michael Jackson's family believe that his children have inherited the late singer's gift for performing.

Jackson's children - Prince Michael, Paris and Prince Michael II, known as Blanket - are showing similar signs of musical talent to their father, according to his relatives.

Jackson's brother Marlon told In Touch: "I truly believe that God blessed this family with the gift of music to make people happy all over the world.

"If the children want to become performers, that's fine with me and my mum, but they also have to get an education."

Referring to his sister Janet Jackson, Tito added: "Janet will do anything that she feels is necessary for her niece and nephews."

Jackson's children are primarily looked after by his mother Katherine.