Michael Jackson was concerned that his kids grow up with the right values, according to a rabbi.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the King of Pop's former friend and spiritual adviser, tells the Associated Press that when he brought his children over to play with Michael's children at Neverland Ranch, when his children ran to play on the rides, Michael reminded his three -- Michael Prince, daughter Paris-Michael and Prince "Blanket" -- that the rides were only for special occasions.

Rabbi Boteach, who eventually had a falling out with MJ, goes on to tell the wire service: "To the extent that Michael Jackson's kids COULD have a normal life, he wanted them to have it."

Then in reference to Michael's molestation charges, he adds: "Listen, I'm not here to whitewash the sins of Michael Jackson -- he was accused of some abominable things. But when it came to being a father, there was much to admire."

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