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Learn the meaning and origin of the proverb "it takes a village to raise a child", which emphasizes the importance of community involvement in achieving a goal. See examples of how to use this phrase in different contexts and synonyms for it.
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It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us is a book published in 1996 by First Lady of the United States Hillary Rodham Clinton. In it, Clinton presents her vision for the children of America.
- Hillary Rodham Clinton
- 1996
- “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” ― Helen Keller.
- “Home is a child’s first and most important classroom.” ― Hillary Clinton, It Takes a Village.
- “Knowing what to expect next gives children a sense of security.” ― Hillary Clinton, It Takes a Village.
- “As mom, we are in it together – raising the future. We are a tribe of future makers. So let’s support each other. ” ― Marissa Hermer.
Learn the meaning and origin of the proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" and its shortened form "It takes a village". Find related idioms and examples of usage.
Jul 30, 2016 · Hillary Clinton referred to her 1996 book It Takes a Village, whose title is said to be part of another saying from Africa: "It takes a village to raise a child."
- Joel Goldberg
In this 1996 DNC address, Hillary Clinton talks about the challenges and values of raising children in America. She proposes policies such as expanding family leave, flex-time, health care and child care to support parents and communities.
It Takes a Village is “a textbook for caring....Filled with truths that are worth a read, and a reread” (The Dallas Morning News). For more than thirty-five years, Senator Clinton has made children her passion and her cause.
