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There’s A Guy Who Offers “Daddying” Services To Single Moms For $30/Hour
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There’s A Guy Who Offers “Daddying” Services To Single Moms For $30/Hour

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Sure, we get it, being a dad isn’t easy. However, no matter how hard it actually gets, everyone will agree that standing up and simply running away is never an option. Nobody is born with dad skills—they are learned and acquired through education, self-awareness, sprinkled with a dash of trial and error.

But, unfortunately, dads do run away, not only leaving behind now single moms to fill in both pairs of parenting shoes but also their offspring who have done nothing to deserve this.

Well, where there’s a problem, there’s a solution. A fellow by the name of Jake James recently posted an ad for fatherhood services that he calls Rent a Daddy. Read on to learn more.

Single motherhood is a growing problem, but this guy got them covered with a service he calls “Rent a Daddy”

Image credits: Jake James

Jake James of Blue Haven, Australia got an idea to post an ad for him as a rentable dad on his Facebook

Image credits: Jake James

So, Jake James, also referred to as Jake Orr by some, from Blue Haven, New South Wales, Australia is a trucker who decided he needed a bit of a change of pace in life. As a result, he put out an ad for a Rent a Daddy service that is exactly what it sounds like.

The post was accompanied by a caption: “Trying out a new career move to get away from trucks so everybody get onboard and support your boy. Rent a daddy today.”

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The ad continued in the picture giving the traditional marketing blurbs and calls to action, along with all of the details of the service. It starts off with “Has your baby daddy been acting up? Tired of him playing games? Does he put drugs and his mates before his kids? Get yourself a rent a daddy!!”

This includes instructional learning, attending sports events, partaking in the kid’s desired activities and much more

Image credits: Jake James

He also offers some extra services like family selfies and Facebook relationship status updates

Image credits: jakebrakeorr

Services include pretty much what you would expect from a babysitter, except wrapped in a more fatherly approach: 3 hours of instructional learning of valuable life skills like car maintenance and mowing the lawn, daycare and school drop-offs and pick-ups, 3 activities of the kid’s choice, attending sporting events, and there’s even a possibility of getting him for the weekends.

For an extra fee, you can also have Jake attend family events and birthday parties as well as Sunday afternoons. Other services include updating his Facebook relationship status and family selfies.

Speaking of fees, Jake’s daddy services come to AU$30 per hour as a standard rate and a 20% hourly surcharge is added for Sundays after 4PM and Sunday night dinners (which is, of course, covered by the client).

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Jake charges AU$30 hourly with some applicable surcharges depending on the situation

Image credits: jakebrakeorr

Image credits: jakebrakeorr

Now, at the moment, it isn’t clear if this was done for laughs, or was done for the fun of it but turned real, or if it was a real ad to begin with. Regardless, many people have responded to his ad, tagging their friends who people are left to assume need a dad real bad.

One of the commenters joked that she’d want to borrow her friend’s kids for the day just so that she could meet Jake. Another commenter also jokingly sent a warning to her spouse saying if he acts up, he’s getting replaced by Jake.

There were some who were genuinely skeptical of his ability to be a good dad, primarily because he’s supposedly holding a beer can in his hands in the ad picture and he provided absolutely no credentials for being a father or having experience in fatherhood, save for a few pictures with kids you can find on his Instagram.

Jake and his post went viral, getting thousands of reactions on Facebook and making headlines online

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Image credits: jakebrakeorr

The ad managed to acquire some internet fame with over 2,100 reactions to the post, over 1,700 comments and almost the same amount of shares. It also got some media coverage online.

Let us know what you’ve thought about this in the comment section below!

Here’s what people had to say about this

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hobbitly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Private time is negotiable but then there are no kids allowed! So he is also an escort?

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Kimberly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Came here to say this! Seems like everyone glossed over that part lol

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Zoe's Mom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This could go wrong in so many ways so I agree with Animal Lover. It's really sad that I have to think that way but in today's world, sometimes you just don't know who is genuine.

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Toasty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't realize having large biceps and drinking beer, was a precursor to being a good Dad.

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SaraFromHell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dudes got this dating thing figured out! I watch your kids and service you!.. for a fee.

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Katherine Boag
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$30 pr hr is cheap for a sex worker. But for the parenting, is he emotionally available? Will he stay in contact with the kids for free once they are adults, or will they have to pay?

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Meyer Weinstock
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmmmmmm.......Maybe I should do this... -Dr M, single empty-nester with a teaching certificate

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M Redmond
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should definitely stop raising kids. If you are that thirsty that the emotional well being of your child comes 2nd to your sexual desires YOU DON'T NEED KIDS. This world is doomed.

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Laura Pantazis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm genuinely curious if this is $30/hr per child or for all of the children, because if there are 2 or more children that he will be a 'dad' for, that seems to be a pretty good babysitting rate.

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Colin Mochrie At Its Finest
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then he falls in love with one lady and her kids. Or he leaves and breaks the kids hearts. Be is out for sex. Is he a trustworthy human around your kids. How ling is he in ones life? Is he a daddy to many kids at once? So. Many. Questions

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Lydia Dean-Melchior
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Charging $30.00 per hour to single moms and their kids. Not so nice daddy. Offensive indeed.

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Julie Bennett-Hutchings
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is SPECTACULAR. He’s doing a good thing for kids and parents who need it and it’s basically your cool neighbor hanging out with your kids to make some cash for an end goal. 10/10 stars.

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M Redmond
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is disgusting. Because every kid wants to know that the quality time and attention you gave them was not because you loved them but because you got paid for it! And EXTRA time or love cost EXTRA money. I rather have a dead beat dad who was never around, then find out the guy who was around was only there for his check!! The mom who would consider this us the worst part of this! If i found out my mom paid someone to spend time with me rather than just make up for the dead beat, i would lose my mind. How desperate and sad. The mom and the guy. This is the most horrible emotional abuse you could inflict on a child. A prostitute father! For him to offer these services in this manner says more about how terribly he was raised and why would i want my child to be influenced by this s**t bag? For all you thirsty woman who want his services, just hire him for the night rather than ruin your child for a lifetime just to bust your nut! At least this way your ugly behavior is a secret!

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Zoe
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3 years ago

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Can we say PEDOPHILE!? LOL! I don't know but I would never use a service like this. Talk about having them know everything about your kids, routines, where they live, etc... It really is a breeding ground for a way sex traffikers can get their hands on them!

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Hugo Raible
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A bit sexist, aren't we, Zoe? It's a guy, so he's probably a pedo. Thanks for nothing 🤮

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hobbitly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Private time is negotiable but then there are no kids allowed! So he is also an escort?

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Kimberly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Came here to say this! Seems like everyone glossed over that part lol

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Zoe's Mom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This could go wrong in so many ways so I agree with Animal Lover. It's really sad that I have to think that way but in today's world, sometimes you just don't know who is genuine.

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Toasty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't realize having large biceps and drinking beer, was a precursor to being a good Dad.

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SaraFromHell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dudes got this dating thing figured out! I watch your kids and service you!.. for a fee.

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Katherine Boag
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$30 pr hr is cheap for a sex worker. But for the parenting, is he emotionally available? Will he stay in contact with the kids for free once they are adults, or will they have to pay?

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Meyer Weinstock
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hmmmmmm.......Maybe I should do this... -Dr M, single empty-nester with a teaching certificate

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M Redmond
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should definitely stop raising kids. If you are that thirsty that the emotional well being of your child comes 2nd to your sexual desires YOU DON'T NEED KIDS. This world is doomed.

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i82much99 avatar
Laura Pantazis
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm genuinely curious if this is $30/hr per child or for all of the children, because if there are 2 or more children that he will be a 'dad' for, that seems to be a pretty good babysitting rate.

kidnplay-childcare avatar
Colin Mochrie At Its Finest
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then he falls in love with one lady and her kids. Or he leaves and breaks the kids hearts. Be is out for sex. Is he a trustworthy human around your kids. How ling is he in ones life? Is he a daddy to many kids at once? So. Many. Questions

deanoutah avatar
Lydia Dean-Melchior
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Charging $30.00 per hour to single moms and their kids. Not so nice daddy. Offensive indeed.

juleshutch avatar
Julie Bennett-Hutchings
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is SPECTACULAR. He’s doing a good thing for kids and parents who need it and it’s basically your cool neighbor hanging out with your kids to make some cash for an end goal. 10/10 stars.

mredmond avatar
M Redmond
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is disgusting. Because every kid wants to know that the quality time and attention you gave them was not because you loved them but because you got paid for it! And EXTRA time or love cost EXTRA money. I rather have a dead beat dad who was never around, then find out the guy who was around was only there for his check!! The mom who would consider this us the worst part of this! If i found out my mom paid someone to spend time with me rather than just make up for the dead beat, i would lose my mind. How desperate and sad. The mom and the guy. This is the most horrible emotional abuse you could inflict on a child. A prostitute father! For him to offer these services in this manner says more about how terribly he was raised and why would i want my child to be influenced by this s**t bag? For all you thirsty woman who want his services, just hire him for the night rather than ruin your child for a lifetime just to bust your nut! At least this way your ugly behavior is a secret!

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Zoe
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Can we say PEDOPHILE!? LOL! I don't know but I would never use a service like this. Talk about having them know everything about your kids, routines, where they live, etc... It really is a breeding ground for a way sex traffikers can get their hands on them!

blaasdf2 avatar
Hugo Raible
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A bit sexist, aren't we, Zoe? It's a guy, so he's probably a pedo. Thanks for nothing 🤮

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