Madonna plays judge to her children

MADONNA holds "court" with her children every day to assess their behaviour, it has been reported.

The Material Girl gets her kids to report to her office and give her a testimony of their day.

It's believed she has enforced this system based on a Kabbalah doctrine called Spirituality For Kids, which encourages strict programmes of discipline in the household.

An insider said: "Madonna firmly believes children are answerable for their behaviour and everyday actions. David Banda and Mercy, guided by Lourdes or Madonna, stand about a desk in her office, discussing what they did during the day, and whether they've been good or bad.

"Madonna, acting as judge, gives her feedback and if the youngsters lose their tempers, they have to pause, and suggest better ways they could have behaved. Madonna is basically trying to establish a code of behaviour in the house according to Kabbalah principles."