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It takes a village to raise a child

Can you live in a community?

Martin lives in a community. He has four children, a wife. He bought a piece of land and build a house. Apart from his family, he lives with 10 other individuals. He is ecstatic by the experience. He is happy for his children who have the chance to be surrounded by individuals who have different knowledge and expertise on a wide-range of subjects.

It takes a village to raise a child

His children are growing in confidence by being inquisitive, asking questions and learning valuable social skills in communicating with the 'elders'

Such testimony inspired me to think more thoroughly about where, how and with whom I should raise my own. Any advices on home-schooling and community-living?

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