<P> It takes a village to raise a child is a proverb which means that it takes an entire community of different people interacting with children in order for children to experience and grow in a safe environment . The villages would look out for the children . This does not mean an entire village is responsible for raising your children . </P> <P> The proverb has been attributed to African cultures . In 2016, NPR decided to research the origins of the proverb, and concluded it was unable to pinpoint its origins, though academics said the proverb nevertheless holds the true spirits of some African cultures . </P> <P> Examples of African societies with proverbs which translate to' It takes a village ...' include the following: </P>

Where did the proverb it takes a village to raise a child originate