We usually teach our kids to call 911 in case of an emergency, but one little boy took that advice in a way no one expected!
This boy was struggling with his homework, especially his math problems. Desperate for help, he decided to call someone. The only problem? The only number he knew was 911. So, with confidence, he picked up the phone and dialed. After all, if people in trouble called 911, maybe they could help with math problems too, right?
When the 911 operator answered, they started with the usual questions, trying to figure out what kind of emergency this was. But after a few moments of confusion, the operator realized there wasn’t any danger—this little boy just needed help with subtraction!
The conversation that followed was both funny and adorable, and it had everyone laughing. Here’s how it went:
Operator: “911, what’s your emergency?”
Boy: “I need help.”
Operator: “Okay, what’s wrong?”
Boy: “It’s my arithmetic.”
Operator: “Your…lips?”
Boy: “No, no! My math! I have to finish it. Will you help me?”
Operator: “Alright. What city do you live in?”
Boy: “I can’t do the math.”
Operator: “I get that, but where are you?”
Boy: “I don’t want to tell you where I live. I just want to talk to you!”
Operator: “Well, I can’t help you with math over the phone. I can send someone to help you, though.”
Boy: “Okay.”
Operator: “What kind of math problems are you working on?”
Boy: “These are takeaways.”
Operator: “Ah, subtraction! Alright, what’s the problem?”
Boy: “What’s 8 minus 16?”
Operator: “What do you think it is?”
Boy: “I don’t know…is it 1?”
Operator: “Not quite. How old are you?”
Boy: “I’m four.”
Operator: “Four! Wow, that’s a tough question for a four-year-old. What’s the next problem?”
Boy: “It’s five takeaways.”
Operator: “Okay, what’s 5 minus 5?”
Boy: “Five!”
Just then, a woman’s voice was heard in the background, clearly surprised.
Woman: “Johnny, what are you doing?!”
Boy: “I’m getting help with my math from the policeman.”
Woman: “I told you to call someone if you needed help, but not the police!”
Operator: “It’s okay, ma’am. He called 911 for math help.”
Boy: “You said to call someone for help!”
Woman: “I didn’t mean the police!”
The entire situation was both hilarious and sweet. The boy took his mom’s advice a little too literally, and the 911 operator handled it with patience and kindness. The mom was probably embarrassed, but it’s hard not to smile at how serious the boy was about getting his homework done.
This story is a perfect example of how kids can take things in unexpected, often funny, directions when they don’t fully understand. And sometimes, even the most serious situations can have a heartwarming twist.