Can a Village Raise the Child?

No, a village can not raise a child, at least not under our social structure. In order for a village to raise a child, you have to weaken or destroy the family unit. This is done by setting laws as to what discipline is to be used, and that school has more authority than the family does as far as what is taught and how. This is also done by setting up preschool classes in order to get the child ready for the routine and regimen of school. Kindergarten is very stressful, and the children must ease into that by attending preschool for a year or so in order not to be unduly stressed by the big K. Children must realize that the family won't always be there for them. After all parents get old and die. They must be prepared for that, and you must also realize that the community will always be there for you. Your community will help you through the concepts and new ideas that your family never had the chance to learn. Children must come to realize that the community has their best interests at heart. That everything the community does is for their good. The community will provide health care, job placement, and testing to see if you qualify for college. If you become ill, or can't work for some reason, your community will provide for you. We will watch after you and advise you of people who might cause your reputation to suffer because they don't fit in. You wouldn't want to be demoted or looked down on because you chose bad friends would you. We will guide you. We have a few new rules, read them and sign at the bottom. Failure to abide by these rules could cost you your position, result in demotion, or we may have to send you to a series of training seminars. Obedience is freedom...