This Kid's Mum And Dad Win Parents Of The Year For His Frozen Halloween Costume

This Kid's Mum And Dad Win Parents Of The Year For His Halloween Costume
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A three-year-old boy in Virginia, America, is about to have an amazingHalloween dressed as Princess Elsa from Disney's Frozen.

Paul Henson's photo of his son, Caiden, in the princess costume went viral earlier this month after he and Caiden's mother, Ashley Ramage, posted the photo to Facebook.

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The parents told The Huffington Post that Elsa has always been their son's favorite character from Frozen, and when it came time to choose a Halloween costume they told Caiden he could choose whatever he wanted - it didn't matter if the outfit was marketed for a boy or girl.

"As children get older, they distance themselves from their parents. Why start that split sooner than they need to?" Henson told The Huffington Post.

"It's important for children to know that their parents will stand by them no matter what. Ashley and I will do whatever it takes to keep our son happy and not take his innocence and imagination from him."

Ramage echoed Henson's statements, emphasising that parents should never intentionally stifle their children's growth or development with gender-based thinking.

"I want other parents to realise that gender stereotypes are taught and learned behaviors," she said. "At three years old, kids are still developing, exploring and discovering. As parents we shouldn't discourage their individuality."

Henson told HuffPost that he's even considering dressing up as Anna, the younger sister of Elsa, so that Caiden wouldn't feel alone during the big night.

"Why shame him for wanting to be a princess?" Henson continued. "When little girls want to be superheroes, it's cute. Why isn't it the same for a little boy that wants to be a princess?"

Thank you for being such amazing parents, Paul and Ashley!

Halloween Costumes For Kids: The Best Fancy Dress Ideas
Bloody Skeleton(01 of15)
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In a more gory take on a skeleton, this all-in-one outfit with a matching mask is slightly graphic but brilliantly scary.
£10. From age 3 upwards. www.peacocks.co.uk.
Zombie Superhero(02 of15)
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Apparently there is such thing as a zombie superhero and this budget costume has everything you need including the suit, cape and matching bloody mask.
£10. From ages 3 upwards. www.peacocks.co.uk.
Gothic Bride(03 of15)
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We love this original take on a goth costume, with an all in white dress and matching headband.
£10. From ages 3 upwards. www.peacocks.co.uk.
Miss Matched Witch(04 of15)
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If your child isn't too keen on going all grim and gory, this colourful take on a witch's costume might be much more appealing.
£18.99. From ages 3-8. www.partydelights.co.uk.
Zombie Miss Hood(05 of15)
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Little Red Riding Hood... but with a twist. This costume is a two-piece set with a gingham dress and satin hooded cape.
You'll need some paint and make up for the full effect, though.
£8.99. From ages 7-12. www.partydelights.co.uk.
Mummy(06 of15)
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This costume has a visible fake stomach and random droplets of blood but is a simple two-piece set.
Far easier than trying to wrap your child in toilet paper.£30.99. Ages 5 upwards. www.smiffys.com.
Werewolf(07 of15)
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The werewolf all-in-one suit comes with a mask to match and fur-like details on the legs and neck line.
£12. From age 7 upwards. www.direct.asda.com.
Pink Monster(08 of15)
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Steering away from the theme of black and red, this monster costume is much more cute than scary.
£8. From ages 1 upwards. www.direct.asda.com.
Frankenstein(09 of15)
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We're big fans of this green and grey Frankenstein costume with big gloves to make your child's hands look huge.
The top is mocked up to look like a jacket, top and belt and it comes with a foam mask. The chest and gloves are "padded" to give a muscle effect.
£12. From aged 4 upwards. www.matalan.co.uk.
Prom Queen(10 of15)
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The creepy prom queen seems to be a popular option for kid's costumes this year, and this black and purple number gets our vote.
Let your child dress up like a princess with a Halloween twist. Includes the tiara, gloves and sash too.
£12. From ages 6 upwards. www.matalan.co.uk.
Glow In The Dark Skeleton(11 of15)
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It's one thing to have a skeleton costume, but it's a completely new ball game when it's glow in the dark.
This fleecy onesie has a glow in the dark print on the front and glowing mask.
£8. From ages 2 upwards. www.colthingattesco.com.
Bat(12 of15)
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Simple, yet effective. The hooded cape has bag wings like ears and can be put over any dark clothing.
£9.99. From ages 4-12. www.fancydress.com.
Ghost Spirit (13 of15)
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This all-white ghost costume comes with a hooded coat, a white dress made from white frayed fabric and a white wig.
It's a step-up from simply chucking a sheet over your child!
£14.99. Comes in small, medium or large. www.escapade.co.uk.
Haunted Doll(14 of15)
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As long as it won't make your children worry about their own dolls in their toy box, this creepy costume is a spooky winner.
The outfit comes with a black wig, white leggings, half a doll mask and the puffy-sleeve desk.
£37.49. Comes in small, medium, large and extra large for children. www.joke.co.uk.
Zombie Nurse(15 of15)
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This blood-stained nurse costume comes with a dress, apron and nurse's hat - creepy make up will add to the effect.
£11.95. From ages 3 upwards. www.a2z-kids.co.uk.