Britney Spears Begins Parenting Program

Britney Spears arrived at the Beverly Hills Hotel Wednesday for her first Parenting Without Conflict session, a source close to the singer says.

Her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, is reportedly at the hotel as well.

Although the program strongly urges that parents take the course together, it is not mandatory. The program, which lasts six sessions, teaches cooperative parenting and communication skills.

It is one of many requirements that L.A. Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon ordered the pop star to complete.

Both Spears, 25, and Federline, 29, are required to show in court Friday for a progress review.

By then, they must have completed at least three sessions together of their joint co-parenting counseling, which is also being held at a hotel, the source says.

Spears must also have completed three individual counseling sessions "to address parenting issues."

As of now, Federline retains physical custody of sons Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1. Spears has monitored visitation rights.

People Mag

I think anyone under the age of 30 should take parenting classes... anyone who has kids that is.