Rich Boy Yells at Near-Blind Woman at Bakery, His Dad Hears It — Story of the Day
Rich Boy Yells at Near-Blind Woman at Bakery, His Dad Hears It
A wise father teaches his 15-year-old son the importance of kindness and respect after overhearing him yell at a visually impaired woman at a bakery.
Steve Morrison, a successful lawyer, provided his son Luke with a privileged life. However, Luke took everything for granted. One day, after school, Steve stopped at a bakery to handle an urgent work call, and Luke went inside to buy food.
Inside the bakery, Luke rudely ordered two cinnamon rolls and a chocolate frappé. The visually impaired assistant, Madison, mistakenly gave him a cream bun instead. Luke yelled, “WHAT THE HELL? I placed an order for two cinnamon rolls, why is there a cream bun here? Are you deaf?!”
Steve witnessed Luke’s rude behavior and decided to teach him a lesson. He told Luke he would work at a bakery or diner during his summer vacation. Luke reluctantly agreed.
Working at the diner, Luke realized how hard such jobs were. He apologized to Steve for his behavior, admitting, “Working is not easy, dad. Last week when I went to the bakery, I yelled at the shop assistant. I shouldn’t have done that, dad. I’m so sorry.”
Luke later apologized to Madison and joined the bakery as a part-time employee, becoming good friends with her. He discovered her talent for painting and learned about her need for costly eye surgery. Feeling compassionate, Luke asked Steve if they could help pay for Madison’s surgery. Steve agreed, and Madison’s vision was restored. Steve also helped her get a job at an art gallery.
Lessons Learned Never judge a person based on their appearance or job. Luke learned the hard way how difficult it is to work in service jobs and that everyone deserves respect.
