Comments on: Jett Travolta’s death is a tragedy people shouldn’t blame his parents for

By: mspjs

mspjs — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:16:09 +0000

We will never see either of them in a court room or anywhere for that matter having to answer for there childs death weather or not they should we let clebs get away with everything these days EVERYTHING..so weather or not or if they did or didnt wont matter they will never have to answer to any of it

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By: Tom Grimes

Tom Grimes — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:24:36 +0000

This boy and his parents are VICTIMS of Scientology. But blaming the parents for following the utterly ridiculous tenets of this criminal organization makes no sense. They are no crazier than the folks who sincerely believe that Jonah lived for three days in the belly of a great fish. This boy’s death is a terrible tragedy. I feel sad for the whole family.

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By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:23:41 +0000

How can scientologists say that it is the person’s fault if they suffer from mental health issues? You cannot convince me that it is a new born baby’s own fault if they have Autism or any other mental health illness.

Secondly, why do scientologists acknowledge physical illness, but not psychological illness?

It’s interesting that the leaders of scientology oppress psychiatry, but then seemingly teach psychology to their members.

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By: Trashaddict

Trashaddict — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:36:54 +0000

FYI Depakote is also used for bipolar disorder.
Kawasaki disease – cause unknown. Many possible causes but usually preceded by a viral or bacterial illness. Symptoms: higher fever, especially if persisting for more than 5 days, REALLY irritable kid, peeling skin on hand, cracking or fissured lips, white of the eye are pink (a child may not have all of these).
NOT CAUSED BY CHEMICALS, there is absolutely nothing in the medical literature about this. I have by no means any bones to pick with the Travolta family about Jett (and I don’t think any of them are wasting their time reading this site right now, if you see what I mean), but Kelly Preston is being incredibly irresponsible to be spreading absolute claptrap like this. Main risk of Kawasaki is coronary aneurysms if it’s not treated properly (the aneurysms leading to heart attack in later life). Parents please note: if your child has a fever persisting 5 days, definitely seek medical evaluation. There is treatment for Kawasaki syndrome.
Seizures themselves do not cause death but associated accidents like falls and drowning do. The scenario is completely believable. Which is a separate issue from Scientologists being completely whacko.

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By: Please!

Please! — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:28:58 +0000

Lee,
Do you even know what the DSM-IV-TR criteria for autism is? Do you even know what the The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends as treatment for Autism? I suggest that that you go and educate yourself before you say anymore. You are making a fool out of yourself, not to mention making completely inappropriate & very vicious comments that are uncalled for.

Autism had nothing to do with Jett’s death. And, even with the best of medical treatment, this event could very well of happened. In fact, it does happen every year.

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By: lee

lee — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:47:41 +0000

Mars,

Child abuse is child abuse. John T. and his wife are in a cult that does not treat medical problems!!!!!!!

Autism is not a medical condition that should be left untreated and if John T. and his wife did not treat Jett the way anyone should treat a human going by what that cult told them to do then they and that CULT must be accountable! It is illegal to abuse a child!

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By: mars

mars — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:47:51 +0000

lee – why must WE demand to know the real cause of death or the results of the autopsy? Are we part of the Travolta family? No. They are a family first, and celebrities second. We do not own them so they do not owe us anything, least of all the results of the autopsy.

You might want to read about consent, confidentiality, and privacy, especially when it comes to health care. All information about a patient is CONFIDENTIAL. The reason why the autopsy report may not be published–nor should it be published, IMO–is because the family wants privacy in this matter. It is their business and we shouldn’t “demand” to know the truth.

Besides, why should they tell us the cause of death? So we can find out if we are right in our speculations? I don’t think parents like John and Kelly would purposefully neglect their child. From the pictures I’ve seen, Jett seemed like a happy child, and John and Kelly seemed to love him very, very much. If the case is actually the opposite, then John and Kelly are damn great actors to look that happy with Jett while thinking that their child is a “downgraded being”.

Do I think they may be hiding something by not having the autopsy published? Maybe. But they are within their rights to keep the autopsy private and there is nothing we can do about that.

Susie: you’re right, they could’ve changed the medication if it weren’t working for Jett. But sometimes seizures still happen even if you are on the best anti-convulsant meds. The seizure that took Jett’s life could’ve happened anywhere, anytime, with someone supervising him or not. He could’ve hit his head on a table or on concrete floor, and it still would’ve been as fatal as Jett hitting his head on the bath tub.

We all have the right to be concerned. But I think being so concerned as to hold the family accountable for this tragedy is a bit much. I’m afraid our society is past the days of being able to trust and give others the benefit of the doubt.

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By: sandy

sandy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:16:17 +0000

most people posting have never experienced themselves nor seen a family member suffer through a grand mal seizure.
those of us who have, know better. we know that no neurologist would try one medication on a boy and stop trying others bc the 1st one was ineffective.
i have been reading conflicting stories on the amount of time jett was alone in the bathroom. the police report says that he was alone for 10 hours but the parents are denying that.

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By: Susie

Susie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:14:30 +0000

Such ignorance is astounding!

If this had been a poor family who had taken their child off of insulin since it wasn’t “helping” his diabetes, they’d be in jail right now for negligent homicide.

I have epilepsy, and work with neurologists. If an anti-seizure drug is not effective, pick one of the other 75+ ones or get surgery. BUT DON’T IGNORE THE PROBLEM! Letting a child continue to damage his brain with Gran Mal seizures on a weekly basis is child abuse. ALL AVOIDABLE. Now the boy is dead. These people must be held accountable EVEN if they are rich and famous.

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By: lee

lee — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:53:52 +0000

I am now wanting to know exactly why the autopsy may never be opened due to the family as reported an hour ago.

WE must demand to know the truth about what happened and if Jett did in fact have Autism! We need to make everyone account for this death on what happened.

Also what if Jett took some drug himself and it is being ruled an accident will we ever know the truth. Many times Autism can lead teenagers and adults to suicide. Will we ever know the truth…

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