Quote by Toni Morrison

You need a whole community to raise a child. I have raised two children, alone.

You need a whole community to raise a child. I have raised t

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of having a supportive community when it comes to raising children. It emphasizes that relying solely on one's own efforts is challenging, while having a broader network of people can significantly assist in child-rearing. The speaker shares their personal experience of raising two children without the assistance of a community, highlighting the difficulties and perhaps acknowledging the importance of communal support in the upbringing of children.

By Toni Morrison

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