"The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth. This proverb means that children desperately need connection, love, and community. In other words, a child rejected by his community is in a devastating situation that often only gets worse as the child grows. If these needs aren’t met, they’ll cry out for help and even resort to destructive behavior. As members of the village, we’re all responsible for the children around us. “