They say it takes a village to raise a child ... But why? I am mom enough aren't I? I can multitask like a boss and my kids have survived till now. Yes we learn from each other and ask advise but I am more than capable. But what if they said that it takes a village to make a mom ... Back in the day woman were part of tribes and villages. They would gather each morning with their children and go about their daily tasks. In between they would chat, laugh, cry. every woman was still responsible for their own child and her own duties but everything they did they did together. As a child I loved the idea of gypsies. Every one traveling together, laughing next to the fire. Washing clothes in the river. Off course later I would realize that its very frowned upon and most of them are criminals ... Today mothers are expected to spend as much time as possible with our kids. so we are either stay at home moms, work from home moms or working moms trying to stretch their maternity