~Weird Childcare Phone Call~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
Valdosta, Georgia
March 29, 2016 12:00pm CST
So...yesterday I had the most strange phone call I have ever gotten. It was someone looking for childcare...or so she said. Everything was fine at first, she asked all of the "normal" questions such as how much experience I have, how many kids I have, etc.
Then out of nowhere it got really weird. She asked me if Julian was a boy or a girl and how old he is. I told her he is a boy and he's almost 2 months old. The next few questions is what got me...
She asked if I breastfeed him. 
What does THAT have to do with childcare? Then the next question is more weird. She asked if he had a circumcision done. 
What in the world? I heard something in the background, like someone hanging up the other line or something weird like that.
She asked my opinion on breastfeeding and circumcision, and she asked if I could handle caring for her 3 year old son if he has the procedure done!
When I asked her questions about why she just avoided my questions and asked more of her own. That is where I had enough of the call. I told her I had to go! 
When I get a weird vibe from someone like that-I do not take any chances. I don't know her intentions but it was too strange for my comfort...
Does this seem odd to you as well?
Have you ever gotten a phone call that you gave you the weird vibe?
What does THAT have to do with childcare? Then the next question is more weird. She asked if he had a circumcision done. What in the world? I heard something in the background, like someone hanging up the other line or something weird like that.
She asked my opinion on breastfeeding and circumcision, and she asked if I could handle caring for her 3 year old son if he has the procedure done!
When I asked her questions about why she just avoided my questions and asked more of her own. That is where I had enough of the call. I told her I had to go!
When I get a weird vibe from someone like that-I do not take any chances. I don't know her intentions but it was too strange for my comfort...
Does this seem odd to you as well?
Have you ever gotten a phone call that you gave you the weird vibe?23 people like this
32 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Mar 16
Those questions wouldn't have set well with me. I would have asked her what any of the questions had to do with the day care. If she got uppity I would have give her the quick fix of a hang up.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly I did ask and she kept avoiding my questions and asking more of her own, it was really weird. Which is why i said I have to go and hung up. It almost sounded like I was being recorded or something.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies did her phone number come up on your phone? If so I would make a note of it and perhaps report it to the authorities.
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@akalinus (43196)
• United States
29 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly Yes, I agree. If she is looking for a child, she may go on to an easier person or learn to ask better questions.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@Dwdavis Yeah that's much too old to put her son through that! She was asking really personal questions that had nothing to do with childcare at all.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
29 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies You should write down everything you remember about the phone call, what you said, what she asked, and the fact that she refused to respond to the questions you asked her about why she was asking you such questions. Nothing may ever come of it, but the sooner you record it, the more you will remember.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@DWDavis That is a really good idea, just in case. I will do that, thanks.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
29 Mar 16
This is the problem with anytime one gives your phone number out..weirdos.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@TiarasOceanView Yeah unfortunately I kind of have to with babysitting.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@Boiboing Yes thank God I can say no when I get that vibe.
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
29 Mar 16
That was weird alright.
1. It could be from someone who has some religious views or something like that. And wanted their kid to be taken care of by someone who has same views or have no objection to what they believe.
2. It can be one of those tele-callers who call you for survey purpose.
3. Someone was trying to get information out of you. It could be for good as well as bad reasons.
4. It would seem far fetched but maybe someone had reported you (out of malice/jealousy/revenge) and the caller was someone checking up on you?
Don't take me seriously. I was just racking my brain up for a reason behind a weird call like that.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@Daljinder No I think your right, it seemed like she was recording me or something because in the background I kept hearing weird things like through the phone. It was really strange honestly.
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@akalinus (43196)
• United States
29 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies Remember when someone called the Social Services about they thought you did not have a car seat? Could be someone checking on you, but I would vote for the evil vibes.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
29 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies Then it is best to be cautious. Be extra vigilant. Keep alert with your dealings with the kids you care for.
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
29 Mar 16
The Holy Sprit can help you sense things like that.
I would have hung up on the first prying question.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@petatonicsca Yeah, most definitely. I thought about it but I wasn't sure at first.
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@snowy22315 (180743)
• United States
30 Mar 16
Yeah, that does sound really strange..You never know about people.
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@snowy22315 (180743)
• United States
30 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies agree with that, you did the smart thing
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@snowy22315 In today's world you really don't know, it's crazy.
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
29 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies I can believe that. I've done some babysitting as a teen, and worked with kids a lot, and those questions don't seem to make much sense.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@dodo19 Yes it was! It didn't make sense for childcare at all. I have been doing this a long time and never had anyone ask those questions before or anything like that.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@Ladyduck It could have been a prank but that was one weird prank! And a weird accent to go along with it.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@LadyDuck Yes there are too many of them.
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
30 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies You were right to cut the conversation, there are crazy people around.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
30 Mar 16
I agree that if you aren't comfortable with someone you are best to have nothing to do with them. However I think that this woman was probably just doing the best she could to find out what sort of person you are, before entrusting you with her own precious son.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@jabouk Its possible i suppose but all of the questions combined gave me red flags. I have never been asked such strange questions and she didn't want to answer my questions to her which also made things seem weird.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
30 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies If she didn't want to answer your questions you are right to feel doubtful about her.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@amadeo Yeah she called on my house number so I don't have that option.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
30 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies yes,your right.I wonder why they do not have this option on their line phone?
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
30 Mar 16
That call was absolutely creepy @LovingMyBabies . I'm not sure exactly what she had on her mind but I have a feeling it wasn't good.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@nanette64 Yeah I had that same feeling, it wasn't good at all.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Mar 16
It's extremely strange. I take it you won't be watching her child. I don't think I would.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@Fishtiger58 No i will not be watching her child. Too weird for me!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies No doubt I wouldn't want her anywhere near my kids or my home.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@Rury21 Oh I am very cautious when it comes to my children.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
30 Mar 16
I think it's good that you hanged up after getting the weird vibes.
I think as parents we become (over)protective of our kids, and anything that we perceive as even remotely 'harming' our kids is very unacceptable. Even if it's just probing questions like those. Specially from people we don't know.
We'll I did get a phone call yesterday from a telemarketer that gave me a weird vibe. She was offering me VIP tickets to any event I want to go to, as long as I attend one of their information sessions.
It got weird when she asked me if I had a "significant other" -- of course I replied "why, do you?" And then she started talking about her husband.....
And I then I said I had to go, and hanged up.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@Bounce58 Yeah I am super protective over any child so I got really nervous with that phone call. The whole thing was really weird.
Well that's a weird call that you got too. Lol its none of her business if you have a significant other or not!
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
30 Mar 16
That was strange and I would have hung up earlier...none of their business.....
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@Painsonslate Yeah it was weird. I should have hung up sooner, I was trying to be nice i guess.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@shshiju Yeah I agree with you.
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@monalica (113)
• New Delhi, India
30 Mar 16
oh ,no what a silly question that phone call made with you ,there are so called crazy people around us ,they are not sure in theirself so they raise foolish material ,you have a son and his care is your priority, it is life, what is the problem she just wants care so be thankful but the call is somewhere disturbing so ignore it .
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@monalica Yes there are crazy people everywhere and it seems I found one with that phone call. I am definitely not going to speak with her if she calls again.
@amnerisc (27)
• United States
30 Mar 16
What?!?!?!? I would have been freaked out too! I mean maybe she did really wanted to know if you could take care of her son the right way knowing that you are going thru it yourself with your son but the way that you are describing it, its kind of weird! Goosebumps!!! These days we have to be really careful! Just follow your instincts. :)
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@amnerisc Yeah it was really strange-especially since her son was 3 years old! The whole thing just threw red flags for me which is why I got off the phone.
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@sidddusentha (5)
• Salem, India
30 Mar 16
It might be someone who had a lots of troubles and doubts on their personal life. so they got mental stress and sometimes they will call for any random number and asks suggestion.The reason for the phone call might be they don't have internet and they are not educated for using any forums for discussion. the weird thing is some times they ask wheather to die or not. Be cool.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Mar 16
@sidddusentha I have never heard of anyone doing something like that before. She got my number off the internet so I am pretty sure she has internet.
