"A child who is not embraced by the villa..." - South African Proverb

“A child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.”

- South Africanfamily

Meaning

Neglecting and excluding children leads them to destructive behavior seeking attention.

This proverb reflects Ubuntu philosophy and is frequently cited in discussions of youth alienation and community responsibility.

Origin

South African

Language

isiZulu

“It takes a village to raise a child.”

Igbo

“A child is what you put into him.”

Hausa

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