Classmates Ridicule Frugal Halloween Costume, Only to Be Outdone by Principal’s Matching Look

A young boy is crying after being bullied by his classmates for the inexpensive Halloween costume his father made for him, but the situation changes when the school principal arrives wearing the same costume.

Levi cherished his small home and his loving parents, Carol and Darren. Although they weren’t wealthy, their strong support for each other meant the world to him. However, one afternoon, he returned from school feeling upset. It was Halloween, and his school was holding a fancy dress competition, but his parents couldn’t afford a new costume. While his classmates would be dressed as superheroes like Superman, Batman, or Avengers, Levi had to settle for his old costume.

“Sweetheart, please try to understand,” Carol said. “Your dad and I are doing our best to save this house. We need to set aside money for the mortgage payment.”

“Do you not love me, Mom?” Levi asked sadly. “I don’t want the house; I just want a new costume. But you love the house more than you love me!”

Carol sighed. “It’s not like that, honey. Your dad and I love you the most! We love you more than anything!”

“No!” he screamed through his tears. “You’re lying! You don’t love me! You love the house!”

With that, Levi ran to his room, crying, and didn’t come out even for dinner. No parent wants to see their child sad, and Carol was no exception. But did she have a choice? Not really. They were overwhelmed by loans, and their small shop only brought in enough money to get by. Seeing Levi upset troubled her, so she decided to discuss it with Darren over dinner.

“He’s sad, hun,” Carol said. “Can we get him a new costume? If not, I’ll look for a part-time job.”

“Don’t stress yourself out, honey,” Darren replied. “You already have too much on your plate. I’ve got an idea…”

Two days later, while Levi was still upset about the costume and eating dinner alone in his room, Darren walked in with a large parcel in his hands.

“In this cruel world, we must stand up for one another and encourage the good,” he said gently at the door. “Can I come in, little boy?”

“No, you can’t,” Levi replied, not even looking up from his plate.

“Even if I tell you I got you a new costume?” Darren asked. “I thought you’d be excited.”

“Did you?” Levi finally looked up at the parcel in Darren’s hands and grinned. “Is that a new outfit? Really?”

“Yes, it is!” Darren exclaimed. “Now, how about a little apology for Mommy since you yelled at her two days ago? She was really worried about you.”

Levi was so excited about his new costume that he bolted from his room and hugged Carol. “You and Dad love me! Not the house! I’m so sorry, Mom! Let’s see my new costume together!” He grabbed her hands and ran so fast that she almost tripped.

Then came the BIG moment. When Levi opened the parcel and saw the costume inside, tears filled his eyes.

“Is that a robot?” he asked. “Dad, Mom, I love robots!”

“We know you do, little boy,” Carol said. “Do you like it? Daddy made it just for you!”

“I love it, Mom and Dad!” Levi chirped, wiping his tears. “I love it so much! And I love you both! Thank you!”

Levi was overjoyed with the robot costume Darren had made from cardboard and duct tape. It might not have been expensive, but it carried his dad’s love and effort. However, on the day of the fancy dress event, Levi found himself in tears because his classmates were teasing him.

“Look, Levi is wearing a piece of colored cardboard!” a boy named Tony laughed. “He couldn’t even buy a new costume!”

“Don’t say that, Tony!” Levi protested, trying to hold back his tears. “My dad worked hard on this! He watched videos and put in so much effort!”

“Oh, did he?” another kid snickered with his friends. “Well, that outfit makes you look like a loser! I bet your dad’s a loser too!”

All the kids were so cruel to Levi that he began to cry. When his name was called, he didn’t step onto the stage; instead, he stayed backstage, sobbing.

Soon, the show ended, and everyone else got to show off their costumes except for Levi.

“I’m so sorry, Dad…” he sniffled. “I didn’t even participate in the competition! I wasted your hard work! I’m really sorry…”

Suddenly, Levi heard a loud gasp. He looked up at the stage and couldn’t believe his eyes: the school principal, Mr. Frederick, was dressed as a robot! A red one, unlike Levi’s blue costume.

“Where is my fellow robot? Levi, where are you, child?” he called out from the stage.

“Mr. Frederick?” Levi exclaimed as he stepped onto the stage. “You have the same costume as me!”

“Call me Captain Red!” he said proudly. “Agent Blue, you’ve got a nice suit there! Mine took a lot of time to make!”

“You look cool, Captain Red!” Levi smiled, momentarily forgetting his worries. “My dad made me this suit! I just love it!”

“That’s wonderful, Agent Blue! I’ll ask your dad to make me a suit next time! I saw some kids didn’t appreciate your costume, so I thought, why not show them they’re wrong? You know what? I love your outfit! You’re lucky—your dad puts love into what he makes for you, which is more important than just spending money on costumes…”

That day, Levi won the competition. His costume stood out among the Spidermen, Batmans, Avengers, and Disney princesses, and he beamed with joy as he lifted the trophy alongside Captain Red!

At that moment, the group of mean kids gathered around Levi and apologized. “WE ARE SORRY, LEVI!” they cried in unison. “Your costume was awesome!”

Levi felt happy that the other kids appreciated his costume. He shared the big basket of candies he had won as part of the prize with them and said, “It’s okay! I’m not sad anymore. Let’s not be mean to others, okay? Mommy and Daddy say we should love each other!”

“That’s absolutely right, Levi,” Mr. Frederick said gently. “Always remember, kids, that we need to stand up for each other and encourage the good in this world. Never put others down! That’s what Captain Red and Agent Blue also believe in!” he added with a wink. All the kids happily nodded as they enjoyed the Halloween candies together.

1. Support and Kindness: In a challenging world, it’s essential to support one another and promote positivity. Mr. Frederick’s intervention helped the kids understand the impact of their words and actions.
2. Love Over Materialism: The story highlights that love and effort mean more than money. Levi’s parents couldn’t afford a new costume, but they showed their love by creating something special for him.
3. Empathy and Understanding: The kids learned the importance of empathy and the need to treat others with respect, realizing that everyone deserves kindness.
4. Sharing Joy: Levi’s willingness to share his prize with his classmates illustrates the value of generosity and friendship.
5. Inspiration Through Storytelling: Sharing stories like Levi’s can uplift others and inspire positive change in their lives.

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