It was meant to be an unforgettable day for Teddy, a day filled with joy and celebration as he turned six years old. His parents even offered to take him to Disney World or Lego Land, but Teddy opted to celebrate with his friends instead.
His mother, Sia, booked a table at Peter Piper Pizza and handed out 32 invitations to Teddy’s classmates two weeks prior to the party. More than half of the parents confirmed that their children would attend.
However, on the day of Teddy’s birthday, his classmates were nowhere to be seen. The family waited for over an hour, but none of the children showed up. It was heart-wrenching for Sia to witness her son’s disappointment. Teddy’s father expressed his own disappointment, saying, “Teddy, the biggest thing for him was having his classmates there, so not seeing them show up an hour into the party was disappointing.”
In an effort to lift Teddy’s spirits, his parents tried to distract him with games like arcade. Sia, feeling compelled to share their experience, took a photo of Teddy looking sad and shared it online. Little did she know that the photo would go viral and receive an overwhelming amount of attention.