Young Hero Calls 911: A Child’s Brave Plea for Help

We often tell our kids to call 911 in an emergency, but one child took this advice in a surprising direction. Struggling with a tricky homework assignment, the child decided to dial the only number he knew—911—believing that if anyone could help, it would be those on the other end of that line.

The operator, following protocol, began asking the usual questions. After a bit of confusion, it became clear that the child was simply seeking help with his math problems. In a way, he wasn’t entirely wrong—he was reaching out for assistance, just in a rather unconventional manner!

The entire phone call is available below, and it’s sure to bring a smile to your face. We had a good laugh listening to it! You can also check out the YouTube video at the end of the article for a full dose of the humor.

Operator: emergency 911

Boy: I do require assistance.

Operator: What’s wrong?

Boy: Using my arithmetic.

Operator: Using your lips?

Boy: Not using my math. I must complete it. Are you going to assist me?

Operator: Alright. What city do you reside in?

Boy: I can’t do the math.

Operator: You’re right, I understand. But where do you live?

Boy: No, I’d rather have a phone conversation with you.

Operator: I’m not able to do it. I can dispatch another person to assist you.

Boy: Alright.

Operator: What type of math problems are you having trouble with?

Boy: These are my takeaways.

Operator: You must complete the takeaways, I see.

Boy: Certainly

Operator: Okay, so what’s the issue?

Boy: I need your assistance with my math.

Operator: Alright, explain the arithmetic to me.

Boy: Alright. What is 8 minus 16?

Operator: You inform me. How much do you estimate it to be?

Boy: I have no idea, 1.

Operator: Not at all. What is your age?

Boy: I’m just four years old.

Operator: Four!

Boy: Certainly.

Operator: What’s the next issue? That was a difficult one.

Boy: Well, this one’s here. Five things to take away.

Operator: Five minus five, what do you think that is worth?

Boy: five

Female: Johnny What are you doing, exactly?

Boy: I’m getting help with my math from the policeman.

Woman: Did I mention that I was going to call you?

Operator: The mother is here.

Boy: You told me to call someone if I needed assistance.

Woman: The police aren’t who I meant!