During a flight, my daughter Ella was peacefully watching her iPad when a boy across the aisle grew upset, unable to have screen time. His mother, “Entitled Mom,” demanded I turn it off, but I refused. Frustrated, she “accidentally” knocked Ella’s tray, sending the iPad crashing to the floor. While I focused on comforting Ella, the mother remained smug—until her own son tearfully admitted he felt guilty about the incident.
Karma struck quickly as the boy’s remorse left his mother speechless. A kind flight attendant gifted Ella a small stuffed airplane, instantly brightening her mood. As we landed, the once-arrogant mother subtly mouthed “Sorry,” and Ella, now smiling, eagerly asked if we could fly again soon.