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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 adults d…o 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 does the phrase take it as red come from?
There are two predominant meanings for the phrase "take it asread", so it depends on the context in which it is used. .
In a committee meeting or similar setting, it can be u…sed toimply that everyone in attendance should have already received andread a given document (e.g. minutes of a previous meeting) prior tothis meeting, so rather than reading the entire document aloud, itcan be "taken as read" and officially recorded that it was so. .
In a more general setting, it can mean that something is assumedto be true, without supporting evidence, or despite contradictoryevidence - such as taking someone at their word, without askingthem to show proof that what they say is true. Or in the case ofpeople who believe everything they read, and who have aninfuriating habit of propagating internet hoaxes, because theydon't check the facts before they hit the "share" button.
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 more diff…icult in other fields of endeavor the term raise the bar has become a favoured expresion
Who wrote it takes a whole village to raise a child?
Words by Pay Murphy, Paul Colwell and John Kagaruki Music by Paul Colwell and Herbert Allen
How long does it take to raise a child?
It takes 18 years, and even after that you're still a parent.
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.
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 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.
How can i find the Lyrics to 'it takes a whole village to raise a child' by The African Children's Choir?
listen to the song and write them yourself, its quicker :)
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.
Where did the phrase 'take me to your leader' come from?
Malay, c.1600, onomatopoeic
Where did the phrase 'Take the money and run' come from?
I read that it was the answer Ernest Hemingway gave at a pressconference when a reporter asked, "What do you think of Hollywood'streatment of your novels, Mr. Hemingway?"
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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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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.
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Where did the phrase winner takes all come from?
One potential origin is in politics where there is a situation in which one person loses, and therefore the winner takes all the spoils. An example would be a presidential ele…ction, where even though some voters may have voted for the loser, the overall victor gets to claim the presidency.
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What does the Bible say about it takes a village to raise a child?
It does not say this. A book is titled this by Hillary Clinton.
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What is the Scripture in the Bible it takes a village to raise a child?
It simply is not biblical but the title of a book of HillaryClinton.