We usually teach our kids to call 911 in emergencies, but one child took this advice to a whole new level. Struggling with his homework, specifically math, he decided to call for help. Since 911 was the only number he knew, he dialed it.

The 911 operator, initially confused, soon realized the boy needed help with his math problems. The humorous exchange between the boy and the operator is as follows:

Operator: Emergency 911.

Boy: I need help.

Operator: What’s wrong?

Boy: My math.

Operator: What kind of math problem?

Boy: These are my takeaways.

Operator: Okay, what’s the problem?

Boy: What is 8 minus 16?

Operator: You tell me. How much do you think it is?

Boy: I don’t know, 1?

Operator: Not quite. How old are you?

Boy: I’m four.

Operator: Four! What’s the next problem?

Boy: Five minus five.

Operator: What do you think that is?

Boy: Five.

At this point, the boy’s mother intervenes, surprised to find her son talking to a 911 operator. She reminds him that she didn’t mean for him to call the police for homework help. The video of this amusing interaction is available online, and it has brought a lot of laughs to viewers.