Seventeen-year-old Andrew was spoiled and arrogant, used to treating others badly. Even after being sent to boarding school to learn humility, he showed no change. On a flight home, he insulted a flight attendant, throwing snacks at her and calling her names. Other passengers defended the woman, and to Andrew’s shock, his father appeared on the same flight, furious at his behavior.

At home, Andrew’s father confronted him, making it clear his disrespect had gone too far. He took away Andrew’s privileges—his car, money, and gadgets—and decided he would no longer study in luxury. Instead, Andrew would finish school at a public institution and work a holiday job as a janitor in his father’s cleaning company.

Andrew hated the work and felt humiliated when people laughed at his clumsiness. But the real lesson came when a stranger insulted him and called him a “dirty janitor.” For the first time, Andrew felt what it was like to be treated as if he didn’t matter, and the pain of disrespect finally sank in.

One day at the airport, he saw the same flight attendant he had once mocked. With shame in his heart, Andrew went up to her and apologized sincerely. She forgave him, glad he had learned his lesson. From then on, Andrew understood the value of respect—something his father had wanted him to learn all along.