{"id":150,"date":"2023-06-27T01:16:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T01:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=150"},"modified":"2023-06-27T01:16:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T01:16:58","slug":"a-child-dials-911-seeking-assistance-from-police-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=150","title":{"rendered":"A Child Dials 911 Seeking Assistance From Police Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A child dialed 911 seeking help, but it wasn\u2019t for an emergency. Instead, he needed assistance with his math homework. Mistaking the emergency hotline as a general helpline, the boy called and the operator answered.<\/p>\n<p>Confusion ensued as the operator asked about the problem. The child persistently mentioned \u201cmath\u201d while the operator misunderstood and thought he was saying \u201cmouth.\u201d Eventually, the operator realized that the child was struggling with math problems.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to understand the situation better, the operator asked where the child lived. However, the child insisted on talking on the phone instead. The operator explained that they couldn\u2019t do that but offered to send someone to help.<\/p>\n<p>Curious about the type of math problem the child was facing, the operator asked for more details. The child mentioned having to do \u201ctake aways.\u201d The operator understood that he meant subtraction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15117 perfmatters-lazy entered pmloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2-265x140.jpg 265w, https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2-531x280.jpg 531w, https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2-364x192.jpg 364w\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"290\" data-src=\"https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2-265x140.jpg 265w, https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2-531x280.jpg 531w, https:\/\/strivingforgreater.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/312908192_2185750341629465_1205240074422710450_n-2-364x192.jpg 364w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The child presented a math problem: \u201c16 take away 8 is what?\u201d The operator encouraged him to take a guess. The child hesitantly responded with \u201c1,\u201d showing his young age and lack of understanding.<\/p>\n<p>They moved on to another problem: \u201c5 take away 5.\u201d Again, the child thought the answer was 5. Suddenly, a woman\u2019s voice interrupted the conversation. It was the child\u2019s mother, questioning what he was doing on the phone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The child confidently replied that the policeman was helping him with his math. The mother scolded him, reminding him of her instructions about using the phone. The operator realized the situation and explained to the mother that the child misunderstood and thought he could call for help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"entered loading\" title=\"kid call 911 for help with math\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YoTIaRyGzac?feature=oembed\" width=\"496\" height=\"372\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YoTIaRyGzac?feature=oembed\" data-ll-status=\"loading\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Though the call started with a misunderstanding, it ended with laughter and an educational lesson. The child learned that 911 is strictly for emergencies, and the operator assured the mother that everything was alright.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A child dialed 911 seeking help, but it wasn\u2019t for an emergency. 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