it takes a village to raise a child

it takes a village to raise a child

proverb Those who are raising a child need many people's help and support. When my wife and I got divorced, I learned firsthand that it takes a village to raise a child.
See also: child, raise, take, village
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
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