Tyra you dont know how it is to work .. we need money to leave

I agree intirely with all the previous comments about passing judgement on others. NO ONE knows what anyone deals with on a daily basis in their lives.It's easy for the other people to pass judgement and points fingers if the have the bare neccessities in life and then some.I was very disappointed in your response Tyra and the fact that you show your disgust so obviously on your face when discussing what she did for a living.Speaking from a mother who has been raising my kids on my own, with no child support and I pay my own taxes don't owe the state anything, its hard to feed, clothe, and keep a roof over their head at times.You are quick to make your snide comments, but we all have skeletons in our closets even you! You can put on your Celebrity Face but what do you do when you're home and the cameras are off? I use to watch your shows faithfully with my teenage daughters, that won't happen any more.Did you forget that you didn't always sit on that throne that you're on now? You proclaim to talk about religion every now and then, read the WORD about not only judging, but what are you really doing to thy neighbor, and when you do lend a hand are you doing it for exposure or because its in your heart? Read the story of the Three Talents...what will his answer be to you? Quit being a phony and hypocrite, wake up and realize that's what you do unto others, you will diffently reap. This may sound bitter, but I'm not..just tired of people in the word thinking they know some much about another person's lives and what THEY think they should be doing!

As I watched today's show, I felt such anger for Tamara and Nichelle for the harsh jugment that they were subjected to. Although Tyra apprently is comfortable in forcing her views on her guests, it was particularly disturbing to see her try to force Nichelle to disparage her mother's choice to be a dominatrix. There is nothing inherently wrong about being a dominatrix. It doesn't render one mentally lacking (as the psychologist on the show intimated) nor does it make one a bad mother. As Tamara explained, it is a merely a fantasy role play. Why demonize her for that just because Tyra is uncomfortable about it? Tyra talks about and expresses concern people doing these jobs for the "money, money. money" but she forgets that as a model, she has traded her sexuality for dollar bills. She has posed in lingerie for money, so she is in no position to judge these guests for the choices, just as much as she would not want to be judged. Her puritanical position on this matter is completely at odds with some of the choices she has made in her life. I don't judge her for it, nor do I judge the guests for their choices, nor do I believe they should be invited to a talk show to be shamed by Tyra for their choices.

I don't see why it matters what jobs these women have. If I worked a factory job and my hours were long and my child said "Mommy, you working is hurting my feelings." Would you expect me to quit? I don't think so. This is the same thing. You are judging these women saying they are hurting their children by working to provide for them and I'm sorry, as much as I love ya girl, I think it's wrong. One could argue that you have worked in the "sex" industry. If you were still modeling and you had a child that asked you to give it up because it hurt them, would you?

I am in just the opposite situation. My daughter is a Dom. She has been for several years now. I remember when she first came out and told me, I was in total shock, obviously. I couldn't believe that someone like her, a quiet fun-loving person, could be treating people that way, but the more she explained it to me the more I was able to understand it. I must say though that I looked away several times as I watched her through a video chat session when one of her pets (as they are called) came by and informed her that he had been bad and needed to be punished. I watched her beat him until his back was on fire from the whelps left behind from the beating. I understand that this lifestyle made seem unacceptable to most people but to me it seems like you passed judgement on the soccer mom for when she does. The way I see it, she is just providing a service for those individuals who are willing to pay for it. My daughter lost her job last year when she slipped in a club and broke her ankle. She still experiences some discomfor from it. She is single, with no children, she has a car note that needs to be paid and rent to keep a roof over her head so I accept what she does to pay her bills. These Dom's are not having sex but preforming a service that men & women are, most of the time, paying for to better their relationships with their significate other. Signed, A Dom's Mom

Unfortunately, I think today's show does nothing but reinforce traditional values on mothers and women in general that I'm usually happy to see challenged on Tyra's show. As much judgement as is being passed on these women there has been nothing specific said by the psychologist or anyone else as to what exactly is wrong with a woman choosing to exploit her sexuality to raise her kids or pay for college, or maybe she's just good at it. Most people who live in this country have to exploit themselves in some way for money, be it work in a kitchen, a gas station, whatever. The majority of working people are trading their time and energy for money and do not have the ability to use their "full potential", whatever that might mean. If we want to talk about exploitation of the working class, that's a tangible social issue, but passing some moral judgement on mothers' sexuality is really shameful and treating them that way only perpetuates that shame for them, their families and enormous population of the people who either work in or access the sex industry.

Well even though I am not yet a parent I still can't understand why people take these kind of alternatives to taking care of their families. Watching the show I agree with what the lady said about going back to school. As a single mom who has no income you can be eligible for all types of financial assistance to return to school and get a degree... FREE assistance at that. It just kills me to think that as a person who desires to finish school and pursue the career of my choice... I have to pay back a whole lot of loans because I want to make the better decision but I don't get the same kind of consideration for free support from the government because my husband has a certain amount of income and they decide that it's better for me to be in debt than to go to school for free. I think it's ludacris to say that there aren't better options when you have not made an effort to search and find what's out there for you. These women made the choice as they said to be a mother but with that choice also comes a great responsibility and that includes being a good example and lead them in a positive direction. It's not positive to flaunt your body and do sexual favors for men who are married and in relationships. With that you are also teaching your children that it's okay to have a lack of committment in any potential relationship they could have in the future. Do something better for yourself and stop making excuses!

I have to say that as a mom, I would hope to god I would never have to resort to this type of job to provide for my kids.....that being said I feel as though everyone is ignoring the fact that unfortunately when it comes to your children in todays economy it absolutely comes down to money!!!! Get your heads out of the sand people! It takes money to keep a roof over your head, provide food on the table, and put clothes on your back...these are just basics and you still want to maintain hygiene...it's not like there's alot of job opportunities out there right now. If she worked three jobs then we would criticize her for not being around for her kids enough! I don't agree with her choices personally, but I am certainly not going to pretend, like alot of the audience did, that money shouldn't matter. Why didn't anyone encourage her to go back to school? That would have been something she could really take with her to move her life forward.

MY PARENTS ARE DIVORCED, MY MOM HAS BEEN A MOTHER SINCE SHE WAS 16 YRS OLD (SO I KIND OF UNDERSTAND WHERE TAMARA IS COMING FROM ABOUT NOT HAVING A CHILDHOOD).. AFTER THE DIVORCE MY MOM RAISED ALL 4 OF US AND ONE GRANDDAUGHTER.. MY MOM WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR US, EVEN WHEN WE HAD NO MONEY, SOMEHOW, SHE MANAGED TO HAVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER SET UP AT THE TABLE EVERYDAY.. AS I GOT OLDER I REALIZED THAT MY MOM NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO HAVE FUN, TO GO PARTY, TO GET DRUNK.. MY DAD HAD KEPT HER AWAY FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY.. SO, I BEGAN TO ENCOURAGE HER LOSE SOME WEIGHT, TO GO OUT, TO HAVE FUN.. THE WAY I SEE IT IS 'SHE GAVE HER WHOLE LIFE UP FOR ME AND MY SIBLINGS, THE LEAST I COULD DO, IS GIVE HER A PIECE OF IT BACK'.. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW SOME OF THESE DAUGHTERS WANT THEIR MOMS TO BE MOMS AND NOTHING ELSE.. JUST STAY HOME AND BE LOCKED IN A HOUSE WITH KIDS THAT MIGHT NOT EVEN BE GRATEFUL OR APPRECIATE WHAT THEY HAVE.. THAT SOUNDS KIND OF SELFISH TO ME.. MY SISTER WAS LIKE THAT AT FIRST, BUT WE TALKED ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT MY MOM WENT THROUGH FOR US AND SHE ALSO REALIZED THAT SHE DESERVED TO BE HAPPY, SHE MORE THAN DESERVED TO HAVE THE LIFE THAT SHE WAS DEPRIVED FROM SINCE SHE WAS VERY YOUNG.. MAYBE THESE DAUGHTERS SHOULD THINK ABOUT THAT..

Tyra, You where way out of line with your comments to Tamara !!! Her daughter acted more grown up than you and your psycologist ! She accepts what her mother does and said she goes on with her life. Seems to me, she does not judge , as you do ! I always taught you fair and today you played God , so, I am disapointed in you... Ann

I wish people would remember the old adage. Until you've walked a mile in someone's shoes you shouldn't judge them. I was once a single mom and it's not a choice I would have made. That said, when people have money, they have food to feed their children and they have a roof over their heads it's hard to fathom a situation when you don't have those bare necessities. Also, what you might do when faced with that feeling of desperation. If that's what she had to do to feed, clothe and keep a roof over her kids heads then kudos to her for being brave enough to do it. It's not illegal. As a mother your most important responsibility is to your children. I do think it's shameful that the show felt it necessary to show her daughter what she does. Her daughter did not need that visual, and it will remain with her for a long time. I would like to know which of those judgemental people will step up and feed her kids and pay her rent until she can find a real job they think appropriate. Exam your own lives and let she who is without sin cast the first stone.

I enjoy your show, however people need to keep in mind what the economy is making people do whatever they have to do to make ends meet. Not that I necessarily agree with it, because I know I wouldn't. but that is why we are all not the same. So that we can be diverse. Survial of the fittest, and sometimes that means cutting corners. I understand you make GOOD money in the adult entertainment and quickly, however it is kind of cutting corners. I know no one of any importance is going to read this, but it felt good to let it out. Your show also saves me from the steve wilkos show. hehe

I have a 8 year old step daughter named sasha. Her mother is 22and a stripper. she has 3 kids not including the one she gave to her mom at 14, known as her brother. I feel that when sasha is older it will effect her and i think she will be teased. sasha is sent to a baby-sitters all the time, which is at her aunts house which she has 4 boys of her own and doesnt work they stay filthy and continusly carry lice and staff. sasha comes over for the weekends and tells us storys about what shes been doing and whats been going on at her home. i just feel her mom isnt doning what she should be doing shes not thinking about her childrens life and what kind of effect she is putting on them. i wish sasha could come and live with us to feel and be healthyer. shasa's dad my husband is not even on the birth certificate. it would be a hard fight to get her and we dont have any money for a cousteidy battle. im at a loss. i have a daughter my self, Karley she is 1 and i also worry about the effects it will have on her b/c i know she will be looking up to her sister. i dont know if sasha will be able to set good examples for her as she gets older. we just dont know what to do it would be nice if i could know what someone else would do if they were in our shoes. thank you, maggie o and i love your show tyra! you keep it real and nutral and you set good examples for everyone.

I have a 8 year old step daughter named sasha. Her mother is 22and a stripper. she has 3 kids not including the one she gave to her mom at 14, known as her brother. I feel that when sasha is older it will effect her and i think she will be teased. sasha is sent to a baby-sitters all the time, which is at her aunts house which she has 4 boys of her own and doesnt work they stay filthy and continusly carry lice and staff. sasha comes over for the weekends and tells us storys about what shes been doing and whats been going on at her home. i just feel her mom isnt doning what she should be doing shes not thinking about her childrens life and what kind of effect she is putting on them. i wish sasha could come and live with us to feel and be healthyer. shasa's dad my husband is not even on the birth certificate. it would be a hard fight to get her and we dont have any money for a cousteidy battle. im at a loss. i have a daughter my self, Karley she is 1 and i also worry about the effects it will have on her b/c i know she will be looking up to her sister. i dont know if sasha will be able to set good examples for her as she gets older. we just dont know what to do it would be nice if i could know what someone else would do if they were in our shoes. thank you, maggie o and i love your show tyra! you keep it real and nutral and you set good examples for everyone.

OMG Tyra! First off let me start by saying I love you for doing controversal shows. That said,Tyra stop being so judgmental! I've been a single mother of three for years and I know where Tamara is coming from. When our kids get up in age they will leave us and do what they want no matter what. I see nothing wrong with being a dominatrix so I wish everyone would leave her alone! All I have to say is I wish I'd thought of it. Her kids are taken care of and are not put in harms way so everyone out there..pull the stick out of your butts! OMG!!!