Lauralee Dukeshire HAS MOVEDYou've heard that "it takes a village to raise a child". Guess what killed "the village"?
It was capitalism. Capitalism killed "the village", forced people into cities, increased the cost of living such that most households require both parents to work (plus all the aunts, uncles and grandparents). Capitalism needs to be reined in (or replaced) if we want to rebuild "villages" of support and community. #capitalism #ItTakesAVillage #RebuildTheVillage
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/parenting-village-1.7347040
It was capitalism. Capitalism killed "the village", forced people into cities, increased the cost of living such that most households require both parents to work (plus all the aunts, uncles and grandparents). Capitalism needs to be reined in (or replaced) if we want to rebuild "villages" of support and community. #capitalism #ItTakesAVillage #RebuildTheVillage
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/parenting-village-1.7347040
Sorry parents, but the village it takes to raise a child doesn't exist the way it once did | CBC News
The reality is that the concept of the traditional village that once supported parents in the raising of children — where extended families, communities and neighbours all lend a hand — is outdated for a number of reasons, according to many experts in the field. Yet the narrative about it persists.