Andrew, at seventeen, had everything a young lad could wish for. Spoiled by his wealth, he often looked down on others, especially those not as fortunate. However, his father, Steven, felt the time had come to teach Andrew the value of respect, especially after Andrew rudely dismissed a flight attendant.

“Will he be alright?” asked Steven’s worried wife, observing Andrew heading towards the airport’s boarding gate.

“I’m confident he will,” Steven assured her. “This new school may just instill a sense of humility in him.”
Months passed, and Andrew was returning home for the holidays after enduring his first semester at boarding school—a place he detested. All he cared about was returning to his luxurious lifestyle.
On his flight, Andrew was his usual self. He felt entitled and wasn’t afraid to show it. When the flight attendant, a kind redhead with freckles, asked if he needed anything, Andrew simply demanded something “better than these peanuts,” tossing them at her in contempt.

The flight attendant’s friendly demeanor faltered. “Please don’t throw anything at me, sir.”
“I can do as I please,” Andrew snapped. “You’re here to serve, not to complain.”
An older gentleman seated next to Andrew couldn’t hold back. “You shouldn’t talk to her like that,” he said sternly. “Just because someone is serving you doesn’t mean you deserve to treat them poorly.”

The flight attendant went to get him a pretzel, hoping to appease him, but Andrew was ungrateful and slapped it away. Her patience broke, tears welled in her eyes. This didn’t deter Andrew, who persisted in belittling her.

A woman across the aisle couldn’t tolerate Andrew’s behavior. She tried to console the flight attendant and sternly reprimanded Andrew.
“She’s supposed to do her job,” he retorted. “She’s nothing more than a bad servant.”

At that moment, a firm hand rested on Andrew’s shoulder, and he froze. It was his father.
Andrew glimpsed back, amazed to find his father there. “Dad, what are you doing on this flight?”
“I never expected to witness such rudeness,” said Steven, disappointment evident in his voice. “Apologize to the stewardess and everyone else right now.”

Andrew sheepishly muttered an apology, not entirely comprehending what all the fuss was about, but knowing full well the consequences of defying his father.
Back home, Steven sat Andrew down. “Your behavior today was appalling,” he stated, frustration evident. “I had hoped the school would teach you respect, but it seems we must take a different approach.”

Andrew rolled his eyes. “You’re overreacting. She’s just a flight attendant—not important.”
Steven’s glare was fierce. “That’s where you’re mistaken. You think your wealth makes you better than others, but it only demonstrates a lack of character.”

“It’s time to change, son. You will be transferring to a public school. This holiday, you’ll be working.”
Andrew interrupted, “I suppose you’re offering me a job at your company?”
“You’re right,” Steven replied. “I’ll employ you—as a janitor.”

His father’s decision left Andrew aghast.
“You’re taking everything from me? My bank cards, car, cell phone, and even clothes?” Andrew protested.
“Yes,” Steven said firmly. “Perhaps then you’ll learn what it means to truly respect people.”

Reluctantly, Andrew began his work at the airport. Unaccustomed to manual labor, he fumbled with brooms and mops, catching jeers from his colleagues. The once haughty boy now stood, stripped of pride, cleaning the very floors he once despised.
During one of his shifts, a man carelessly threw an empty carton at him. “Why did you do that?” Andrew yelled, his words falling on deaf ears.

The disregard and disrespect he experienced profoundly affected Andrew, echoing his father’s lessons on humility and empathy. Seeing the flight attendant again, he seized the moment to make amends.
“I’m truly sorry,” he began, meeting her eyes with sincerity. Her forgiving smile conveyed understanding.
This experience opened Andrew’s eyes. He began to understand the pain caused by arrogance and started reevaluating his actions and beliefs.

Andrew’s transformation was slow but noticeable. The job he’d been forced into taught him life’s most crucial lesson: respect for every individual, irrespective of their social standing or occupation.
Through this humbling journey, Andrew grew more aware and appreciative of others, ultimately maturing into the person his father always hoped he would become.