Seventeen-year-old Andrew was accustomed to getting what he wanted and behaving poorly when he didn’t achieve it. His father, however, decided it was time Andrew learned a lesson about respect when he mistreated a flight attendant.
“Do you think he’ll be okay?”
Steven had been watching his seventeen-year-old son walk toward the airport boarding gate, but now he looked down at his wife.
“Of course Andrew will be okay,” he replied.
“I hope this new school can help him learn some humility.”
“What if they treat him badly in the dorms?” Steven’s wife looked up at him. “He’s never been to boarding school before.”
“That’s the point.” Steven clenched his jaw. “Andrew has become spoiled and needs to learn some difficult truths about life.”
Months later, Andrew was flying home for the holidays after his first semester of boarding school. He’d hated every minute of his time there and was eager to return to his high-powered computer and the luxury car he received for his sixteenth birthday.
“Hey, you.” Andrew waved to the flight attendant, a redhead woman with freckles.
“How can I help you, sir?” The flight attendant smiled at him.
“You can get me something superior to these peanuts for a snack.” Andrew threw the bag of peanuts at her.
The flight attendant’s smile transformed into a frown. “Sir, please do not throw objects at me.”
“I’ll do as I please,” Andrew replied. “You’re here to serve me, so cease complaining and perform your duties.”
“Do not speak to her in that manner.” The older man in the seat beside Andrew turned to look at him.
