Scott Disick was unknown until the Kardashian family made their television debut a decade ago. The long term boyfriend of the eldest Kardashian sister, Kourtney, he was most often the voice of reason and comic relief in a family that is known for being non stop drama. He made us laugh until we cried. I had amazingly high hopes that their relationship would be the traditional fairytale, and Kourtney and Scott had found their happily ever after.

Scott and Kourtney's relationship started just before they began filming for Keeping Up With The Kardashians in 2006.  Even in the beginning it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. In fact before finding out she was pregnant with their first child in 2009, Kourtney broke up with Scott after allegations that he had cheated on her. They worked through it and got back together for the sake of their child, Mason, who was born in December 2009. Two and a half years later the happy couple welcomed baby daughter Penelope into the family, and made Mason a big brother!

Two years later the happy family learned they were expecting again! A third baby! But tragedy struck when Scott lost both of his parents within a three month period. Baby boy, Reign, was born on big brother Mason's birthday shortly after the loss of his grandparents. The grief and stress proved to be too much, and Scott has been on a slippery slope of addiction and mental illness ever since.

No one is perfect, and loss on that magnitude would destroy anyone. Add in the stress of parenthood and a long term relationship, and life in the public eye, it is no wonder Scott Disick's life is a mess.  Here we look at how it has affected the life of his children, and ways he has been a model father, or not so much.

15 "I Love Mason More Than I Love You!"

Scott has always been a party boy who loves to drink and have a good time. Kourtney was really hoping that he'd change his ways when their first born son Mason was born. But one night she came home to their condo only to realize the place stunk of marijuana and that Scott was passed out drunk. After a confrontation between them Scott punched out a mirror and cut his hand to high hell. All while 7 month old Mason was in the next room. Thankfully uber-famous Kardashian sister Kim was with Kourtney that night and was able to help whisk Kourtney and baby Mason to safety.

On the phone later on Kourtney flat out told Scott that she loves Mason more than she loves him, that she can no longer hold everything together. Safety of his son should have been the priority, not getting high or drunk, and definitely not exploding into a rage and punching out a mirror. Not cool Scott.

14 Paparazzi Blow Out

Only a few months later, when Mason was about a year old, Scott flipped out on a paparazzi photographer that got a little too close to his family, when they were traveling from Miami. He got in the paparazzi's face and was screaming the F word, and while he may have tried to maintain some composure and remain calm, he wasn't able to hold back his emotions when his family was so exposed.

It is hard to blame him for this blow up. Celebrities with their status likely feel unsafe when surrounded by dozens of people who will stop at nothing to get the picture that will sell for top dollar. It might have been better to beef up security and toned down the expletive vocabulary around the little one. They pick up on language so easily at that age. Even with the horrible language and angry outburst, at least he feels protective over his brood.

13 Leaves Son In The Car

During one of their infamous break-ups Scott was spending time with two year old Mason. He decided to stop and browse some magazines for a few. He also decided to leave Mason in the car. He didn't even make sure to leave on the air conditioning. The windows were also up, and it was 107 degrees. Even though Scott was only a few steps away, it is incredibly dangerous to leave a child in the car, especially in that heat.

In a matter of minutes the car can heat to 125 degrees or even hotter! Kids overheat 3-5 times faster than an adult. Mason could have became very ill, very fast!  Kids have died in cars, even in 60 degree weather.

I know it was easier to get out and get what he needed without the hassle of getting the kid out and in the car seat again. And I realize he was only a few feet away. But reality is that a magazine is not worth the health and safety of his child. Bad call Scott!

12 Overdoing It

While Kourtney and the kids were away, Scott decided to play.

The family had been marking time in the Hamptons. Not surprising Kourtney kicked him out of their rental for choosing to party on a constant basis instead of spend time with their kids. Apparently the day Kourtney flew the kids back home to California to celebrate her niece's birthday Scott decided it was time to go out and party in New York City. He drank so incredibly much that he was taken to the ER, diagnosed and treated for alcohol poisoning.

All parents need to go out and have some carefree, responsibility free sometimes. It is a good thing he waited until his kids were safely with their mother. But going to this extreme just isn't at all healthy. It can mess with the kids psyche to be basically abandoned by daddy while he parties and to see daddy messed up. Not to mention mommy and daddy fighting. At some point he needs to put the kids first.

11 Taking A Whole Bottle Of Pills

Not long after the hospitalization for alcohol poisoning and during one of their infamous breakups, Scott was shown on an episode of Kourtney and Khloe Take The Hamptons drunk off his gourd, and his security guard had to put him to bed.

During that same episode Scott's friend had hidden his bottle of anti-anxiety medication from him, so Scott kicked the door in to find them, and he downed the whole bottle after he had already been drinking.

Kourtney had been ignoring his calls up to that point, but somehow he managed to get through to her. She and Khloe called 911, and Scott was taken to the hospital.

Kourtney was pregnant with their third child during this incident.

10 Rehab Failure

Only a few short months after his third and final baby was born, a son named Reign Aston, Scott made the decision to go to rehab. He chose a swanky rehab center in Costa Rica that offers spa services and has a 5 star restaurant, specifically because of its natural and spiritual  setting and their use of Iboga, which is a root of a tree that is used in the treatment of addictions. He was all set for a 30 day stay, but checked out after only 12 hours. He couldn't even stay sober for a full 24 hours. He was out partying it up in no time.

It really goes to show how strong his addictions are, and exactly where his priorities lie. Unfortunately that isn't with his kids. It has to be his choice to become clean, sober and seek treatment for his mental health issues. Even the love he has for his kids isn't enough to keep him on the straight and narrow.

9 Misses His Daughter's Birthday Party

It is incredibly hard to keep track of Scott and Kourtney's relationship because it was so off again, on again. But from my understanding they were together again and doing well after Scott's failed stint in rehab. That all came to a halt when pictures of Scott when pictures of him getting awfully close with an ex-girlfriend when he was on vacation in France were released. The evidence was clear. Not only was Scott an alcoholic, pill popping, party animal, he was also a cheater. As he was recovering from this latest break up he was spending time in Florida. Meanwhile his daughter Penelope turned 3, and had an amazing birthday celebration with her aunts, cousin, big brother and grandma. Scott was the only one absent.

It is bad enough that Kourtney essentially went through her third pregnancy completely on her own, and  Scott has basically forced her into raising their kids as a single mom. But to miss his daughter's birthday is unforgiveable.

8 Kids Visit Dad In Rehab

October 2015 Scott decided to try rehab again. This was his third attempt at rehab that year alone, and was a result in an ultimatum given by Kourtney. She told him under no uncertain terms it was rehab or he'd not be able to see the kids anymore. He chose the kids, finally! He checked into a swanky rehab center in Malibu.

During a weekend visitation Kourtney's mom brought the kids to visit Scott in this amazing rehab center that caters exclusively to the rich and famous. You can see the picture above that Scott was doting on his children and there was a somber look on his face, like he actually understands the gravity of his situation. Maybe that is because his good friend and Khloe's ex husband, Lamar Odom, was found unresponsive after a binge on cocaine and hookers only a day prior to Scott's check in. Lamar was in organ failure and the situation was very serious. I think it forced Scott to hold a mirror up to his own behavior and really take stock.

7 When She Calls You Out

When Kourtney and Scott announced their second pregnancy the back door teen mom Farrah Abraham took to twitter to criticize the happy couple.

Farrah's "I'm shocked Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant again, did she not learn anything from Teen Mom? Maybe it's a fake pregnancy like Kim's wedding. SAD"

Of course Kourtney had to fire back. Her response tweet: "Why would I have anything to do with Teen Mom? I'm 32 years old! I may look young, honey, but don't get it twisted."

Scott came to the defense of his baby mama: "We're not teenagers ya f----ing moron."

Khloe got involved, as did some of Farrah's followers all criticizing her comparison. Eventually Scott called her "some sh-- stain on twitter", which Farrah mistaken for a racist slur.

The whole exchange over Twitter was pretty much a mess. But I took two things away from it. When the Back Door Teen Mom criticizes you, you're either doing something right or very very wrong. She's a hot mess. And Scott uses a lot of really horrible language. His kids will read all of this one day, and the nasty language will be one legacy he leaves them.

6 Weekend Visits

As of now Scott can spend time with his children on the weekends but they need to be home at 8pm. Which seems to be okay with Scott because he can continue with his partying lifestyle and keep up with his club appearances. The bottom line is that Kourtney doesn't trust him. She calls to check up on the kids constantly when they are having time with Scott, just to make sure that everything is okay. Cannot blame her because in the past he has drank, smoked weed, and taken pills while the kids were in the house.

An insider has said that Scott has very little patience with Mason and Penelope. And he's quite distracted, never to pay direct attention and one on one time with the kiddos. He also gives into whatever they want just to keep them happy so he doesn't have to deal with them or any tantrums.

5 Mason In Therapy

Because of her worries about how Scott parents the children during his time with them, she had to lay out strict rules. Weekend only visits, no sleepovers, and she's always calling them to make sure the kids are happy and healthy. The family changes that occurred during and after Scott and Kourtney's break up left Mason confused. Scott's further partying and nonsense behavior is hard on Mason. Kourtney had little choice but to get Mason some counseling to help him handle the hard situation between his parents and the sudden changes in the home.

Most kids have a hard time when their parents divorce or break up. But Scott has made it even harder by his lack of consistency and presence in his kids lives. Constantly choosing the party over quiet time at home with the kiddos is damaging. Kourtney is a great mom for supporting her kids through the last few years of hardship.

4 Dating A Teenager

What does Scott Disick and Justin Bieber have in common? Taste in women! Kourtney Kardashian has been linked with Justin Bieber a few years ago, and currently Scott is linked with Biebers ex Sofia Richie. Major creep factor as Sofia is only 19 years old. Scott is 34, which is 15 years older than her. Sofia is famous crooner Lionel Richie's daughter, and younger sister to Nicole Richie, also a famous socialite.

Scott dating a teenager just shows how his ability to make decisions are not quite functional at this point. Yes she is legal, but barely! What else will he think is a good idea? Buying her alcohol? I mean, he could almost be her father!

At this point Kourtney isn't allowing in person visits at all. I don't blame her. Her first priority is the kids safety. And this situation just might be harmful to the kids.

3 Addiction

Scott is a well known alcoholic. But he also pops anti-anxiety pills like they are candy. He told Khloe that he takes them to sleep because he has a long term problem with insomnia. He is also a self proclaimed sex addict, but has later gone on to recant that statement. Stating he has a "gargantuan appetite" for sex, but that he is not a sex addict. He has been in and out of rehab a handful of time. Scott never maintains sobriety for very long.

Scott certainly is battling his demons. I hope he realizes the impact that his many vices may have on his children. Kourtney seems to be a good mom. But one good parent doesn't erase the damage done by a not so good parent. Not to mention that the Kardashian family isn't exactly on the moral high ground either. At least they have the children's best interest at heart.

2 Shopping Sprees

Scott Disick has a lot of money and he has no problem showing it off. However, maybe he can be a little too generous. Scott was recently spotted at a jewelry store. Not too out of the ordinary considering he's so wealthy and enjoys the finer things in life. But, what is a bit strange is that he was spending thousands of dollars on teenage girls! One of the girls is only 16 years old. The other two were at least legal at 19. He was even seen going into a nightclub with the 16 year old later in the day.

Understandably Kourtney is upset. She's worried about her children and their financial future, making sure to make responsible decisions with her money. While baby daddy is spending on anyone with a set of breasts.

This shopping spree also suggests that maybe his relationship with Sofia Richie isn't as exclusive as it would seem.

1 Psychiatric Hold

In mid-august the Los Angeles fire department responded to a call to Scott Disick's home, and he was taken to the hospital and placed on a 5150 hold. That is a three day involuntary psychiatric inpatient hospital stay, used only when the person's life is in danger. Kourtney Kardashian and mom-ager Kris had to sign off on the involuntary hospitalization for Scott because they were worried about it.

It is rumored Scott has a rare liver condition, he wasn't taking his medication, and was drinking and drugging to exhaustion. Scott's baby mama and ex-girlfriend was incredibly worried for his life and welfare.

Scott Disick proves that no matter how much money a person has, it doesn't mean their life is perfect. I hope he can fight his inner demons and become the amazing person we all know he can be, for the sake of his children, who we all know he loves more than anything.

Sources: hollywoodlife.com, radionowindy.com