COVER STORY: Michael Jackson's Kids Want to Stay With Janet

While Michael Jackson's mom, Katherine Jackson continues to fend off  Debbie Rowe over the issue of custody for the late King of Pop's kids, it's Michael's sister Janet Jackson who has emerged in the eyes of many as the favored caregiver for the three children. And, sources tell OK!, that appears to be just what Prince, Paris and Blanket want most."All three want Janet to read to them at night," a Jackson family friend says. "They just melt into her arms when she walks into the house."

The feeling is mutual, adds the insider.

"Janet has completely bonded with those children in the last two weeks," the friend continues. "She has been their rock. It's clear to everyone that they are looking to her for comfort and guidance."

Michael's will names his mother, Katherine as the children's guardian, but Debbie, the biological mother of the eldest kids, has expressed interest in raising them. All three currently live at Katherine's Encino, Calif. home.

"They are doing great. Mom and Janet are taking care of them," Michael's brother Jackie tells OK!.

One concern raised is that at 79, caring for three kids might be too much for Katherine, a problem eased by Janet's presence.

"Janet is not only willing to raise those children, she is also the only relative who knows how to protect them," the insider tells OK!. "Janet knows the value of a private life and knows how to keep her personal life out of the news. She is determined to do that for Michael's children. She is saying that he would want no less for them, pointing out how far he went to shelter them."

For more on Paris, Prince and Blanket's relationship with Janet and their future, pick up the new issue of OK! — on sale everywhere Thursday!