Travolta & Preston lose son — Page 2

#26

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/3/09 at 11:14am

JerseyGirl, I thought the same thing. Kawasaki disease is caused by a temporary childhood illness, not a lifelong condition causing seizures in a teenager. Seizures aren't even mentioned in relation to Kawasaki; it effects the heart. Sad as the death is, I hope someone has the sense to call them on their lies. Scientology is responsible for his death, not a disease.

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#27

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/3/09 at 11:15am

So tragic, so young. My thoughts and prayers go out.

#28

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/3/09 at 12:03pm

The more I read, the more I want to modify my first statement - it appears that their son was most likely Autistic, and that their belief in Scientology seriously undermined their son's ability to get proper care and counseling to function as fully as possible.

These beliefs, while not directly responsible or his death, may have contributed to the boy not having the skills or tools developed to best deal with his condition.

BTW, I always thought that Scientology was used by closeted gay actors as a tool/organization to help keep them in the closet. They had plausible deniability with Scientology, and were not forced to face or expose something the did not want to share with the general public. That is solely based on non-scientific studies, just my impression on what I have read and seen.

#29

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Posted: 1/3/09 at 12:17pm

"Yes, because they were SO quick to resolve Anna Nicole's son's death."

The local results WERE quick but then an Inquest was ordered and Dr. Cyril Wecht, the PRIVATE pathologist was brought in so don't blame The Bahamian authorities for how long it took for the final conclusion.

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#30

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/3/09 at 12:35pm

Whatever, I am sure if the cult is involved we will never really know what happened to Jett.

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#31

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/3/09 at 8:57pm

Maybe his tragic death will spread some light on L. Ron and his smoke and mirrors!

#32

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/3/09 at 9:30pm

Whilst feeling great sympathy for any parent that looses a child (I too have lost a sibling and know what it does to parents) I would commend the comments of "brdlwyr" for your consideration

#33

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Posted: 1/3/09 at 10:21pm

My rundowns and assists are with the Travolta Family at this Matter, Energy, Space and Time. May they find comfort at their nearest Celebrity Center and may they be required to complete the most minimal number of Sec. Checks David Miscavaige will dole out to them.

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#34

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 12:16am

I'm concerned that no one checked on the (special needs) child all night.

#35

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 12:37am

Do Scientologists believe in Guardian Angels?

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#36

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 2:34am

At least the cat didn't eat him.

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#37

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 2:57am

Many children with autism are medicated at night to assist with sleeping. Their brains just don't work like ours do and some of them just don't shut down for sleep. It's possible that they are used to him sleeping through the night. We work hard to teach independence, so he probably doesn't require assistance in the bathroom. It's not that odd that they wouldn't check on a 16 year old in the night, even one with special needs. Not that I am saying he had autism.

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#38

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/4/09 at 3:09am

He had a full time nanny that was with him at all times. They also had baby monitors in his room. Contrary to how the story was reported, they claim that the nanny was there within minutes after he fell.

What's sad is that two apparently loving parents lost their son and yet people are already pointing their fingers at them and blaming them for it.

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#39

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/4/09 at 3:11am

If his parents denied his entire life, he probably wasn't receiving the type of treatments you're suggesting.

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#40

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/4/09 at 3:20am

While the autism denial really does anger me because their fame could have all kinds of awareness earlier, I don't think there was any evidence that they were bad parents. Denying him proper behavior therapy is one thing, but I have seen video of them on the beach and in a park and I got the impression that Kelly was a loving and devoted mother.

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#41

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 11:00am

I have no doubt they loved their son, but if they were denying him medication to control his seizures because of their cult, I believe a LITTLE finger pointing is allowed.

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#42

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 11:11am

If any of their choices contributed to the death of their son, there is no need for finger-pointing because they will be traumatized and guilt-ridden for the rest of their lives.

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#43

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 11:25am

I am sure you are right, Penny. However, I wonder if it would change their behavior if their daughter suddenly started having seizures.

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#44

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 1:35pm

Sueleen, you are right. I just can't even imagine withholding seizure medication from a child so my mind didn't even go there. The very idea is horrifying.

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#45

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 1:41pm

If this story from the Post is true I find it extremely difficult to have sympathy for John and Kelly

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#46

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/4/09 at 1:46pm

I also agree, Sueleen and JG2. How can you watch a child suffer and refuse to try what may help.

I just don't understand this scientology. I remember when Tom Cruise advocated vitamins and workouts for post partum depression.

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#47

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/4/09 at 3:10pm

Similar article questioning Jett's condition...but I doubt the Travolta's will ever have regrets about their choices.

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#48

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 3:18pm

Can an autopsy reveal autism?

If it can, and it does, perhaps Scientology will change its views on the disorder and something good will come out of this tragedy.

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#49

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Posted: 1/4/09 at 3:24pm

An autopsy can't indicate autism because there's no test for it. There's nothing that can even be detected neurologically. It's just the presence of certain symptoms. Two kids can both have autism yet share few if any of the same symptoms.

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#50

re: Travolta & Preston lose son

Posted: 1/4/09 at 4:14pm

I read that he was on seizure medication for a couple of years, but over time, the medication became ineffective.

That is a possibility.