A dad in South Carolina discovered his daughter was bullying a classmate for her looks. In response, he took a unique approach to teach her a valuable lesson. The father, Randy Smalls, used the money saved for his daughter to help the victim, Ryan Reese. He took Ryan on a shopping spree and paid for her hair makeover. Randy himself had faced bullying as a child and wanted to show his daughter that her behavior was wrong.

He explained to her, “If she laughed along, she was ‘co-signing the bullying.'” Randy continued to support Ryan by taking her shopping and to the beauty salon regularly, helping her regain her confidence and face the challenges at school. Randy’s message to parents dealing with their child’s bullying is clear: “We have to take responsibility for what our children do.”

The girls have since become friends, with Re’Onna defending Ryan if she’s bullied. Ryan’s mother appreciates Randy’s kindness, and Ryan’s emotional scars are healing. The story ends on a positive note, with the girls receiving new dresses and experiencing significant personal growth.