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I get so scared when I babysit this kid named Tommy. Whenever I go over there, this person always calls saying, "Nice outfit," or "Is Tommy asleep yet?" I have told the parents, and asked them if anyone has called like that but they think I am joking. Assist please! (link)
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There is something seriously wrong here. Let me summarize what's happening:
(1) Tommy's parents go out, leaving their child with a sitter.
(2) Someone (the "Caller") knows that they are gone for the evening. He is obviously watching their house very, very closely.
(3) The Caller calls their house while they are out, and asks about their son, calling him by name. This guy has too much information to be a simple prank caller!
(4) He's also watching YOU. He knows that you are alone in the house, with only a young child, and he has an idea of how long you'll be alone. In other words, he knows exactly what his window of opportunity is.
(5) When the parents get home, you inform them that someone who meets every definition of a stalker is calling their house while they are out, asking specifically about their child, making comments that suggest he has an uncomfortable interest in you.
(6) They BLOW IT OFF.
I can tell you right now that NO normal person would react this way regarding a potential danger to their child, their home, or to a guest in their house (which you essentially are). For them to respond like this sends up all kinds of red flags. I can virtually guarantee this much: they KNOW who is calling you.
Here is what you need to do:
(1) Under no circumstances babysit for them again or visit their home for any other reason.
(2) Assuming you're under the age of 18, inform your parents of what's happened. Make sure they take it seriously. Don't let them laugh it off or tell you you're making a big deal over nothing. You have every reason to be scared. Convince them to get the police involved.
(3) Again, if you're under 18, your parents should talk to the people you sit for. This needs to be viewed as a threat to you, their home, and their child. Your parents should inform them that they intend to call the police and have the matter investigated. Phone records can be checked; there are ways to find out who's been calling.
(4) If you're over 18, go straight to the police yourself. Try to have dates and approximate times that you received the calls; they're unlikely to be able to do anything without that information.
Your life may be in danger. Do not delay.
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