jjacksonhomept2062509x17.jpg Despite hinting in a recent ABC News interview that Michael Jackson's children might be pursuing careers in the entertainment industry, Joe Jackson now claims he has no plans to turn them into superstars. Uh huh!

Last night, Joe made yet another TV appearance (this time on Larry King Live) and he told King, "I'm not encouraging them to do nothing. They have to be what they are, kids at the moment."

And even though Michael accused Joe of abusing him as a kid, Joe denied that as well, telling King, "I never abused my son. Michael was never beaten."

Is Joe just doing damage control, or does he have ulterior motives?