"The day after," both Moms reveal how the show impacted their families.

Alexandra, a Mom who puts her kids to work several hours a day in their family-owned bed and breakfast, and Lisa, a Mom who caters to her sons' every whim, have nothing in common. But when they traded houses and families, what resulted was an explosive hour that left them wondering if they were, in fact, doing the best for their families.

How did your kids react when you returned home?

Lisa: They were very sad. They were crying - discombobulated. Everything was so different. It took a toll on them--they didn't feel like it was a family anymore. It's hard for kids to change, especially teenage kids. I guess what happened is they saw their faults. She brought it out and that made them sad. Mom would never do that.
Alex: You know what, I have the most amazing kids. That does come from a strong ruling. Bob is not quite as mean as he looked--he rules with a firm hand but a warm heart. None of them want to be innkeepers, but they have goals and know they need to get good grades--they want to grow up to have an awesome life.
They were so glad to have me home. They have done incredible positive changes.

Alex said you act like a door mat. How do you respond to that?
Lisa: They do get away with a lot. I don't like a lot of rules on kids. I don't like drama. I was raised that way--very strict, so I'm the complete opposite. I don't know what's right or wrong. I gave too much...she gave too little...but she's got great kids. I work really hard to get it right. No one has the magical answer to parenting.
Alex: I feel very sorry for Lisa. The way they treated me, if that's the way they treat Lisa....she deserves a huge star. I hope she's put her foot down since then. They need boundaries-- without boundaries, they can't live.

What's happened since you left the show?
Lisa: It's been real hard for me--the hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life--enforcing what I expect out of Giuseppe, not giving in to him. I don't want to be cool, I want to be respected. Now when I threaten, it's not a false threat. He goes to school every day--I make him go every day just to let him know my word is my word.
Alex: We have more individual time with kids--Bob's done more skiing, more relaxing. Bob and Bubba have had a lot of fun time doing that together. That's really been awesome to see.

Would you do it again?
Lisa: Maybe. Is that a good answer?
Alex: Totally. But I would probably not wait til the day before I left to speak my mind.