Hillary Rodham Clinton says she got the title of her 1996 book “It Takes a Village” from an ancient Nigerian proverb. That claim (and several others in the book) may be fictional, but the idea is sound. Many cultures acknowledge that helping children to become mature, responsible adults is a daunting task; one not to be undertaken alone. As a stay-at-home mom, I shouldered the lion’s share when it came to raising my family. I couldn’t have managed it without a supportive husband working tirelessly to keep a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs and food on our table. I’d never have lived through the ordeal without the help of my extended family. We were blessed with several wonderful teachers over the years helping to shape their minds. And there was an army of primary teachers, home teachers and priesthood leaders who served as prime examples to my boys. Good work, everyone!
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