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Where did the phrase it takes a village to raise a child come from?
The phrase is attributed to an old African proverb. Its exact origin seems to be lost in time. In 1994 children's author Jane Cowen-Fletcher released a book, published by Scholastic Press, titled It Takes A Village in which a young African girl searches for her younger brother, only to find the rest of the village has been watching over him as well.
In January 1996 publisher Simon & Schuster released hillary Rodham-Clinton's It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us. Reviews are mixed.
In May 2001, publisher Harper-Collins released the seventh book in the Lemony Snicket's Unfortunate Events series titled The Vile Village, it was mentioned at the beginning of the book, "It takes a village to raise a child."
In January 1996 publisher Simon & Schuster released hillary Rodham-Clinton's It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us. Reviews are mixed.
In May 2001, publisher Harper-Collins released the seventh book in the Lemony Snicket's Unfortunate Events series titled The Vile Village, it was mentioned at the beginning of the book, "It takes a village to raise a child."
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It takes two parents to produce a child but it takes an entire village to raise a child should the community have some responsibility to make sure all kids turn out ok?
A community is not what it used to be. Once upon a time everyone in a neighborhood new and communicated with each other. That just isn't how it works anymore. I think ad…ults do have a responsibility to be there for the children in their lives though rather they are their own or not. They cannot be a replacement for the parent, but they can still have a positive influence. It is good for a kid to know they have people they can go to if they get into some sort of trouble or just need to vent.
Where did the phrase red haired step child come from?
The origin of the phrase "red haired/headed step child" dates to the 1830's & 40's when Irish emigrants began arriving in America. The newly arrived Irish were somewhere… below free blacks on the social scale at the time, and lived in segregated communities. Then, like now, young men were having sexual relations with young women before marriage. Sometimes the men were Irish and the girls were not. This resulted in many out of wedlock children with that red Irish hair. When these young women did finally marry, usually to a young man not of Irish descent, the new husband was not particularly patient or sympathetic to the red haired step child and treated them harshly. The phrase is derogatory although many do not know its origin, it is still considered an insult to knowledgeable people of Irish descent, and should be avoided in polite conversation.
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Who raised Juliet from a child?
The Nurse!
What is the meaning of it takes the whole village to raise a child?
It means the entire local community is involved in the education and growth of children - they learn from what they see outside their home environment.
Explain what it means it takes a village to raise a child?
To be a productive well-rounded individual, humans need not just strong family values but must be part of a solid community. Eventually, a child will interact with people othe…r than relatives. It's how we learn to socialize and find our place in the bigger world.
How long does it take to raise a child?
It takes 18 years, and even after that you're still a parent.
Where is the village where Jesus raised Lazarus?
The family of Mary and her sister Martha along with their brother Lazarus lived in the village of Bethany. It can be found in the book of John chapter 11 verse 1.
How do you raise a child?
Raising a child from birth do adulthood is no easy task. When you look at it all at once it is overwhelmingly daunting. With children, much like anything else, it is important… to take it one day at a time. The most important things are to always, always, always love your children no matter what. Unconditional love is what will always keep your children close to you. In everything that you do with, for, or to your children, do it out of love for them. You should love your children more than you love yourselves. You will have to, because raising children requires great sacrifice from the parents, be it financial sacrifices, offerings of vast amounts of time, relinquishment of freedom from responsibility or drastically changing your life plans. But the best part about those sacrifices is that they are easy to make when you love your children. In terms of taking care of an infant, much like any other parenting subject, there is a wealth of information that you can obtain by reading books and doing some research online, but here we can give only a glimpse of what is necessary to raise a healthy baby. I would suggest taking a look at the websites in the related links section to get a good start. There is a lot of debate about vaccines out there. In all things it is important to take your child's health into consideration and weigh the costs and benefits of everything that you do medically to your baby. (as an example, it may not be so necessary to vaccine against an STD immediately after birth if the mother and father do not have STDs. Such a heavy vaccine given to such a small child could be overwhelming to the child's system.) Many women will advise that breast feeding is far better for the baby than any formula that you can purchase, and it doesn't cost anything. Beyond that it's the standard "feed, burp, play, change, nap, and repeat" routine until your infant becomes a toddler. Do not be afraid to discipline your children. But as you do so, be sure that they understand why they are receiving disciplinary action, and that even though you have to discipline them, you still love them. Never discipline out of anger or without cause, but always out of love and care for your children and their future. Give as much as you can to your children. Invest in their futures and in their education. And if something cannot be given, explain that you wish you could but you simply cannot give them everything. They will more than likely understand, especially if they are a bit older. When they do get older, teach them as much as you can about life, responsibility, and consequences. Don't be afraid to talk to your older children about sex, drugs and other vices that could get them into serious trouble. Talk with your older children about the mistakes you made in life and how it affected you. Always make time for your children. No matter how busy you get in your job or other responsibilities, always spend time with them and love them unconditionally. Teach them good values and morals. Discipline when necessary but never out of anger. Do this and you, and your children, will go far. More insight: The above is excellent advice, so I only have a little to add. Don't give your children everything they want, or they won't appreciate any thing they have. Give them every thing they need, but only some of what they want. Teach them by example. Don't go by the old "Do as I say, not as I do" adage. Praise them when they do well. Positive reinforcement is the best way to teach and encourage your child to want to do well. For every harsh or unfair criticism they get, it takes many, many more praises to undo the damage the harsh and unfair criticisms cause. Don't scream and yell at them, raising your voice serves no purpose other than making you feel better for the moment. And while it may make you feel better, it can be devestating and quite destructive to a child's self esteem. If you are angry at them you can still get your message through by speaking in a calm, yet firm voice. You have to remember they are children, and they are going to mess up from time to time, just as adults do. Don't belittle or deliberately humiliate them. The things that are said and done to a child can literally stay with them for the rest of their life. If they do something stupid, it's ok to call the behavior stupid, but not the child. Don't chastize them in front of their friends or in public places. Kids have it hard enough trying to fit in with other kids as it is, without being publicly humiliated. Never hesitate to tell them, "I'm sorry" when you realize you were wrong. Children need to realize parents are people too, and make mistakes, just as every one else does. Give them responsibilties around the house. Children learn the meaning of team work, responsibility, and get a sense of being part of the better good when they do participate in the daily chores of the household. Just don't over do it when assigning the chores, and make sure the chores are age appropriate. Learn to pick your battles. Don't make an issue of every little thing they do that annoys you, or their childhood will be one long battle. Tackle the big issues, but let the little ones go. Teach them the value of a dollar, and start early while they are young. Don't make them eat foods you know they don't like. Think of a food that you really dislike - would you want someone to force you to eat it? And don't make them "clean their plate" if they really aren't that hungry. Making them eat when they aren't hungry really won't help one single child overseas, unlike what our parents told us when we were children. However, when you have prepared a new dish they've never tasted before and they don't want to even try it, I strongly suggest you have them try just one bite. Then, if they don't like it, don't make them eat it. You would be surprised at how often they realize they do like it, after all. And if they never tried it, they would have never found out they actually like it. It also teaches them not to be so quick to judge something based on how it looks. Be consistent; children really do want rules and boundaries. Otherwise, they get confused and don't know what is expected of them. Never let a day go by without saying "I love you" to your child. Answer Remember that you are doing the best that you can, with what you have, where you are. The time goes quickly! For example, here's an idea of what it takes for a new baby: 4 to 5 feedings, 1 hour each 5 hours 8-10 diapers, 10 minutes each 1.3 hour 2-3 clothing changes, baby .5 hour 1 bath, baby .75 2 loads laundry, daily, not folded .5 This is 8 hours and YOU have not bathed, eaten or slept. ;o) You love your child, but remember that their behavior, empathy and integrity will be what will make their lives happy and successful. Model and expect that treatment in return as you raise them. All of you will be happier. Don't hurry. Plan your morning so no one is stressed. Bathe and dress before they wake so you can get them off to school on time and with good feelings. Sign papers, gather clothing and shoes, put homework and books in bag the night before. If you need to discipline, take your time in deciding the consequences. This is important as they grow older. You have many choices; pick the one you can carry out in full. Grounding didn't work for me--extra chores (raking leaves, scrubbing floors, washing cars) did. Ask for help, but don't over use the privilege. Teachers, neighbors and friends will be there for you...sometimes level headed advice is all you need, but in a pinch they may really make it possible. Again, planning will help your life run more smoothly.
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Where does the phrase in the can come from?
Well, that seems to depend on the industry. Certainly in movies 'in the can' indicates that footage has been shot - or the movie finished. The reels were placed in a tin or 'c…an'. So it seems that when something is done/finished it is 'in the can'. this is the only explanation I have for the phrase.
Where does the phrase raise the bar come from?
When one does a high jump one jumps over a bar. in the high jump to raise the bar means one has to perform better to carry out a harder task. so when things are made mor…e difficult in other fields of endeavor the term raise the bar has become a favoured expresion
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Where do it say in the Bible it takes a village to raise a child?
No where. That is the title of Hilary Clinton's book which is from an African proverb.
What does the proverb it takes a whole village to raise a child mean?
The rearing of a child requires the collective efforts of the community, i.e. all those the child comes into contact with. This speaks to the need for support and positive inf…luences.
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What is the meaning of the proverb it takes a village to raise a child?
It means it takes everyone to raise a child not just the individual.
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What does a child raising a child mean?
essentially underage and hence usually unwed mothers. the fact that abortion could solve this social problem- Point Blank!- bang, is not discussed by the public morals types. …They might instead agitate for the unpopular and discredited gender apartheid, which in secular operations, is normally limited to ( Problem students) and serving the pedagogical needs of say, the Youth Houses.
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Where does the phrase take it as red come from?
There are two predominant meanings for the phrase "take it as read", so it depends on the context in which it is used. In a committee meeting or similar setting, it can be… used to imply that everyone in attendance should have already received and read a given document (e.g. minutes of a previous meeting) prior to this meeting, so rather than reading the entire document aloud, it can be "taken as read" and officially recorded that it was so. In a more general setting, it can mean that something is assumed to be true, without supporting evidence, or despite contradictory evidence - such as taking someone at their word, without asking them to show proof that what they say is true. Or in the case of people who believe everything they read, and who have an infuriating habit of propagating internet hoaxes, because they don't check the facts before they hit the "share" button.
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Can you raise a child Jewish and Catholic?
No, the Jewish faith believes Jesus was a regular human being. The Catholic faith believes that Jesus is the Son of God. Answer: Actually, there is a middle ground of sort…s. Look into the Messianic Jewish church. However, most Jews AND Christians consider messianic Jews as Christians.
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Does it really take a community to raise a child?
Yes, it really does take a community to raise a child well and with lots of love. It is doable to raise a child without a community, but it would be a lot of work for a small …group of people.