Children Quote by Ray Lewis
“We're in a tough place in this world. There are a lot of kids giving up very early. Scripture says it takes a village to raise one child, and that's what these coaches are going to have to go back and understand.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Youth Coaching Conference, 2018
He highlights the difficulty kids face and the need for community support, likening it to a village raising a child.
In simple terms: Kids need community support to thrive.
Key Takeaway
Build supportive networks for youth.
Themes
youth
community
support
Mood
determined
concerned
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- sports teams
- after‑school programs
- family counseling
Key Concepts
social responsibility
mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you contribute to a supportive village?
- What obstacles exist in building community?
A Different Perspective
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![“How many times did we hear [Barack] Obama say, 'You didn't build that. You didn't build that - no, you need government.' We even saw Hillary Clinton say - remember her phrase - 'It takes a village to raise a child.' In other words, your children are not your children - they belong to the community.” quote by Rafael Cruz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aaa/rafael-cruz-12239_barack_how-many-times-did-we-hear-barack-obama_806727.jpg)
![“In part I'm just mystified. Here's a woman, Hillary [Clinton], who wrote a book about it takes a "village" to raise children. It wasn't about a book about "it takes a pill." There's a "double think" that the modern person often has. Anything that's called "science" is accepted as an absolute and…” quote by Peter Breggin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ad/peter-breggin-22000_absolutes_in-part-i-m-just-mystified-here-s-a-woma_640718.jpg)
