Messages By: yuppiemom

These girls had an absolute right to wear the clothes they chose and board their flights.  Some of these flight attendants think they are gods and desperately need to be put in their place. 

I am personally outraged at the flight attendant's behavior towards the mother and toddler.  I tell you what, that is one airline that I will NEVER fly.  That woman should be fired and lose any accreditation she may have as a flight attendant.

I disagree with Dr. Phil on one point.  These women have EVERY RIGHT to sue these airlines and I personally hope they do.  Not to “cash in” but to teach these airlines a lesson.  Maybe then the airlines will deal with their psychotic, power hungry flight attendants and develop rules to protect the traveler instead of their staff!

That poor girl is not a hypocrite.  She was publicly humiliated.  Even after a considerable amount of press, Southwest still refused to apologize for the way she was treated by there staff let alone take action against those responsible for the discrimination.  It wasn't until Dr. Phil intervened was the airline willing to offer an apology. I can’t say if it was sincere or not because I do not know the mindset of its author.  However, I am hesitant to believe the apology considering how long it took the airline to respond.  To me it sounded more like a set up against the girl, which Southwest was eager to participate to further humiliate her.

I sincerely hope she sues this airline and I hope as a result ALL airlines develop a set of FINITE set of rules for flyers and employees.  I have endured and witnessed my fair share of flight attendants on a power trip!

I record Dr. Phil since I work during the day and just watched this episode. I briefly reviewed some of the messages so I was a bit skeptical about the girl's story.

After I watched the show, there is NO DOUBT in my mind that Corina is telling the truth.  I believe 100 percent that poor girl was molested by the felon that her mother, the woman who should be protecting her, allowed into her home (and in her daughters bed).  The mom, Leslie, came off as being vindictive and cruel.  It seemed the only reason she is going after an annulment is because she wants revenge.  She is more concerned about blaming her daughter for being molested and justifying abandoning her children than taking responsibility for her part in the abuse and instead of prosecuting her husband.   She just wants her daughter to be as miserable as she is…its really sad!

I wish the VERY BEST for Corine and her husband Ryan.  She may only be 16 but she seemed very mature for her age.  I too am impressed with how well she has done despite all the obstacles life has given her.

I agree that we shouldn't "fry" the mothers.  I also agree that our society has tendency to blame the victim which causes insult to injury for the victims and their families.  However, as the  mother of two boys (7 yrs and 1 yr), if anything like this ever happened to my boys I PRAY the police find the abuser before I do!   I can not comprehend why this mother didnt go to the police as soon as she got her first inclination that this could be going on.  This boy needs intense counseling and Grandpa NEEDS to be in jail!  I started teaching my oldest about "surprises are good; secrets are bad" and the "good touch/bad touch" when he was around 3.  After shows like this one, I want to lock my kids up in my house so no one can ever hurt them.  Which obviously is not an option.  So I do my best to watch for the "warning" signs and keep my kids informed about boundaries and how important it is to TELL MOMMY EVERYTHING!!!!  My heart ACHES for this poor boy.