it takes a village to raise a child

Etymology
Said to be of African origin, though specific evidence is lacking.

Proverb

 * 1) An entire community of people must provide for, and interact positively with, children in order for those children to grow up healthily and safely.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin:
 * Finnish: lapsen kasvattamiseen tarvitaan koko kylä
 * French: