Does it take a village to raise a child?

Answer 1

yes everyone who see's your child regularly and even sometimes people who help you are part of your village even television and video games are part of your village. that is why I named my business it takes a village to raise a child. I am a birth and postpartum doula and i teach baby sign language and parenting classes and newborn massage. I have taken care of children for over 30 years.
the bigger your village the more diverse your children are and the better they handle life.

good luck

Answer 2

I think having good support is vital. I think family members and close friends are involved in the process whether they like it or not, but as the parent it is your responsibility to determine who the village consists of. Remember every village has their idiots and you don't want the village idiot raising your child.

Answer 3

I think the meaning behind it is the sense of community. Not to say that parents aren't good teachers and role models, but I think that in the "right" community a child can learn so much from others. They can learn to be more open to new and enriching ideas (some that may be totally different from what they learn at home), they learn that others love them (other than just Mom and Dad). And I think that in a sense there's more than just Mom and Dad holding them accountable to good behavior - they know that others in the community care about what they do. Surrounding yourself with others is great... and healthy. I'm all for it!

Answer 4

Each individual is but a page in the book of Society
its as a Ledger and its up to humanity to fill their own page
and that is the more you contribute the more rewarding
So WHERE DO YOU start from ,,?
its from Home...we all grow up...and whom do we represent
want to take the SURVEY...Just look at SOCIETY..
And tell me....they do for you only what its expected of You
THE resume THEY EXPECT FROM YOU..
AND WHERE DOES THIS COME FROM
that page in that ledger....[HOME]
as sure as there are stars all in there own SPACE
so are the sciences of humanity They each represent
upon one House We all have our own SPACE we stand
each in our own Circle so what is expected of
You well now that you know what SOCIETY EXPECTS
you build that space UP..and the HIGHER you built
the More you learn...being its your page that came from your
house the resume of individuality much more then
a number in the social security BOOK...
AS YOU are whom Carries The Family [Name]
And All good Men Deserve Their Own Castles

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Answer 5

No. A child can turn out very well as long as he or she has ONE SINGLE responsible role model. However, a village of them, can really provide a versatile, array of experiences that may enhance the child's tolerance for others.

Answer 6

Yes. Sometimes people are a bit too nosy when it comes to others' kids, but I cannot be everywhere all the time. It's nice to know that my friends will take the time to say something whether it be praise or correction to my kids when I'm not there. It reminds my kids that they are loved and also that they cannot get away with things just because I'm not there.

Answer 7

No one raises a child alone.

Thankfully children have grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, teachers, neighbors looking out for them, books, etc.

Answer 8

No I think it is entirely up to the parents to raise their own children. When other people get involved, it only makes a mess and the children dont know who really to listen to because all of these different people are raising or telling them how to do one thing & parents are saying something different. Its confusing for children. And it makes the parents job even harder to be a good parent because other people think they know best for someone else's child. Its time to step up & take responsibilty for your own children. Dont let someone else raise them for you.

Answer 9

It helps. It's hard for parents to raise good kids without a good society to assist and serve as role models.

Answer 10

No
I don't need Hillary's "socialist" village to ruin kids.