Patrick Schwarzenegger: ‘I Love My Family’

Maria Shriver has already spoken out in response to the shocking revelation this morning that estranged husband Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a love child with a member of their household staff ten years ago. And now his son Patrick has commented, as well.

Shriver -- who is reportedly being courted by a range of TV outlets in recent days -- issued a brief statement this morning.

"This is a painful and heartbreaking time. As a mother, my concern is for the children. I ask for compassion, respect and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal. I will have no further comment," she said.

Patrick tweeted earlier today that he stands by his family.

"some days you feel like sh*t, some days you want to quit and just be normal for a bit, yet i love my family till death do us apart.#family," he wrote.

The first part of the tweet is a quote from the Fort Minor song "Where'd You Go."

Perhaps tellngly, Patrick has changed his twitter name to "Patrick Shriver."