What began as a joyful moment, thinking they were about to enjoy McDonald's fried chicken, quickly turned into dismay for a group of students. Imagine their surprise when they eagerly opened the box, only to find bread slices with cream and a juice box inside.

This unfortunate incident unfolded during a school event organized by a state education department. Students, who had eagerly joined the program, were handed boxes that appeared to contain the beloved fast food, only to have their hopes dashed.

The story was shared by a teacher known as Abdul Muiez Mohammad Ruslee, who took to Facebook to recount the incident relayed by a concerned parent.

"I was contacted by a parent whose child participated in a statewide program organized by the xxx state department (name not disclosed). At first glance, the kids and their friends were beyond thrilled. But as soon as they opened the box, their expressions changed. Hopes were 'crushed,'" he stated in his post.

The teacher went on to share screenshots of his conversation with the parent, discussing the unfolding situation.

"It's hard to imagine how disappointed a child must be when they were hoping for a real McD experience. We hope the organizers will be more considerate. Thanks. My child mentioned another kid who had a complete change of expression when they opened the box. Earlier, they were extremely excited. Let's not give false hopes to children. May the organizers learn from this. It really moved me when my child shared about their friend," the concerned parent's WhatsApp message to Abdul Muiez read.

The post garnered a variety of responses from the public, prompting the teacher to reach out to those involved.

"I've messaged the relevant contact person as stated in the department's letter. But it's only been 'read,'" Abdul Muiez remarked.

Meanwhile, social media users expressed their disapproval, stating that such incidents should never have occurred, especially since they had raised false hopes among the students.

"It's not right to give false hope to kids. Let adults be the ones deceived by false hopes, not innocent children," commented Megat Luqman Al-Hafiz.

"This is just wrong for the kids. Especially when the box is labeled 'fried chicken.' Kids are genuinely excited about fried chicken," added Amrul Azmi Mizan.

"Look at the 'chicken' box. Doesn't even look like a McD box. It's as if the 'sponsor' had their own custom boxes made," remarked Mohd. Satari Hashim.

In a world where children's excitement can quickly turn into disillusionment, this incident serves as a reminder for event organizers to prioritize the genuine experiences of the younger generation. The magic of childhood lies in authentic moments, and it's crucial to uphold the promises we make, especially to those who hold our future in their hands.