The homes were a living testament to the saying that it takes a village to raise a child.

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It takes a village to raise a child and there is no shortage of male and female parental figures to raise happy, healthy children.

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In different ways, we have both created an online version of the proverbial village it takes to raise a child.

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It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child, but in practical terms, it has taken taxpayers, to some extent.

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They say it takes a village to raise a child, but maybe you just need a few Mocha Moms.

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It takes courage to make a product like the iPad that is so simple a child can use it.

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And it takes giving your needs a backseat to those of your child.

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It only takes one silly child or inexperienced teacher to cause a disaster.

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Yes, it takes a long time to pay out in the life of one child.

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Her book "It Takes a Village" focused on the impact that those outside the family have, for better or worse, on a child's well-being.

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