Family, Fame, And A Father’s Quest For Fortune: Behind The Curtain Of The Jackson 5

Call Me “Joseph”

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One of the most well-known examples of the authoritarian parenting and managerial styles that Joe Jackson used was his insistence that his children refer to him as “Joe” or “Joseph,” not “Dad.” His sometimes brutal techniques led to broken relationships between him and his children.

He seemed to build financial success at the same time he destroyed personal relationships. How did this affect his legacy?