I am 40 (beluga grad) grew up listening to raffi songs and albums. now a days i got some of his cds and they bring back some great memories for me. i enjoy listening to my top 2 fav Raffi albums The corner grocery store 1979 and Baby beluga 1980. both favs now. this was a great little video. enjoyed it. mike
A considerate human being of making children happy. I adored this man then for his simple musical repertoire [still do] and now, because of his activism, while still having the comfort many people need [individually speaking]. Thank you, Raffi!
I'm a 2nd generation beluga grad, it's so amazing how I grew up listening to the same things my parents did in the 80's. I remember listening to him play on saltspring island under our public gazebo
I can't believe there's someone else who remembers that awesome book! I still have mine somewhere & did look for a re-print or update for my grown kids! Glad you posted - made me smile!
Thank you Raffi for this fantastic talk. It is great to hear someone speak so clearly about the world's greatest challenges, and to bring to light the most important part of any solution - the honouring of our children.
I love that this work of Raffi's brings us to thriving, not just surviving. Placing the infant's wellbeing as a priority is a very practical way to ensure we move to thriving. Thank you, Raffi, for this work.
What Raffi is talking about is also exactly how the aboriginal peoples of the earth have always raised their children - community, extended family & village, natural child honoring. Wonderful! Thanks, Raffi!
Also ppl in his country of Armenia. Same as mine. My parents spoke of the village raising them. If my dad got away with something and the neighbor 5 doors down caught wind. He would discipline as well by telling on the child out of care. People care ! Wow , what a idea
Remember that movie with Kevin Spacey... K-Pax? Children in that society weren't just raised by their parents, but the whole community took responsibility. Seems like Raffi is talking about that same idea. I think if we can get through this time of trial we might just see that play out. It's nice to see an artistic view of our present day challenges. Thanks Raffi!
It takes a village, it takes a village to raise, it takes a village to raise a child. It takes a village, no one can do it alone, it takes a village to raise a child.
Raffi's words resonate with the fundamental values of humankind. Creating a culture of child honouring is within our grasp - today. All it needs is that first step - from each of us. Let's put a message to ourselves on the fridge - "Today I will honour children by . . . . " For me, today, I will speak to participants in our children's environmental health collaborative about how to bring Raffi's message alive in New Brunswick.
Wonderful talk and Village song. Respect for Earth = Respect for Child. Thank you Raffi for caring for tomorrow's child and cultivating the best in humanity.
I really love Raffi and all of his music, but I disagree with his philosophy on this issue. There is nothing more important than a dedicated mother and father to raise a child. There is no way you could expect a "village" to give the proper care and attention that a child deserves in order to grow to reach its full potential. Until we reach a point where more children are raised with both their biological parents in their households, we shouldn't idealize this idea of "it takes a village to raise a child". Because it isn't fair to the child to not have that love, affection and nurturing which it can only get from its parents.
I think he's talking about everyone though , because to your point , those children who do not have both parents in the same household need additional love , care , and support . Even the children that do have both parents together need additional care , love , and support because they still interact with other adults even in the early years of life . That's why he emphasizes it takes a village . If you truly love Raffi, you would realize that he would never underestimate the crucial role of loving parents . It's just unfortunate that not all children have that either . As the song says: One light , one sun, one sun lighting everyone . One world , turning , one world turning everyone . No matter what , we could all use a little more Raffi in our world right now!
You're not thinking big enough. Two parents raising their biological offspring is a relatively new invention in the scope of human history. There are still tribes around the world where the children are all shared commonly and raised collectively. It's our individualistic way of thinking that leads to children being viewed as an individual home's comodody. Possessions that only matter when they're wanted. Beings should only exist when they're brought into existence under ideal living circumstances. Reality is never so tidy. I think we need to move beyond the idea of the perfect nuclear home and focus on helping kids thrive regardless of their living situation.
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His demeanor is something you simply cannot help falling in love with. Raffi is the best.
I am 40 (beluga grad) grew up listening to raffi songs and albums. now a days i got some of his cds and they bring back some great memories for me. i enjoy listening to my top 2 fav Raffi albums The corner grocery store 1979 and Baby beluga 1980. both favs now. this was a great little video. enjoyed it.
mike
I love the song "to everyone in all the world" his best song, tho written by Pete Seeger
mike mason I’m 26. I consider myself a beluga grad
RAFFI!!! I used to listen to your tapes every night before bed time!!!
A considerate human being of making children happy. I adored this man then for his simple musical repertoire [still do] and now, because of his activism, while still having the comfort many people need [individually speaking]. Thank you, Raffi!
Proud Beluga grad, listened to Raffi as a little kid in the 80s. I love you, Raffi! :)
Children and grandchildren raised and supported with these values...
I'm a 2nd generation beluga grad, it's so amazing how I grew up listening to the same things my parents did in the 80's. I remember listening to him play on saltspring island under our public gazebo
Grew up listening to Raffi❤
Listened to Raffi as a child, listen to Raffi now. This is a simple, brilliant message that we need to take to heart!
Thank you for these words Raffi!
I can't believe there's someone else who remembers that awesome book! I still have mine somewhere & did look for a re-print or update for my grown kids! Glad you posted - made me smile!
a beautiful book called Whole Child, Whole Parent was written in the 70's and agrees very much with what Raffi said. Thank you Raffi!!!
Thank you Raffi for this fantastic talk. It is great to hear someone speak so clearly about the world's greatest challenges, and to bring to light the most important part of any solution - the honouring of our children.
I love that this work of Raffi's brings us to thriving, not just surviving. Placing the infant's wellbeing as a priority is a very practical way to ensure we move to thriving. Thank you, Raffi, for this work.
What Raffi is talking about is also exactly how the aboriginal peoples of the earth have always raised their children - community, extended family & village, natural child honoring. Wonderful! Thanks, Raffi!
Also ppl in his country of Armenia. Same as mine. My parents spoke of the village raising them. If my dad got away with something and the neighbor 5 doors down caught wind. He would discipline as well by telling on the child out of care. People care ! Wow , what a idea
I started tweeting with Raffi and he seems so sweet and nice and I love this video i grew up watching Raffi and the sun shine band VHS 📼 video
really love this man
Remember that movie with Kevin Spacey... K-Pax? Children in that society weren't just raised by their parents, but the whole community took responsibility. Seems like Raffi is talking about that same idea. I think if we can get through this time of trial we might just see that play out. It's nice to see an artistic view of our present day challenges. Thanks Raffi!
It takes a village, it takes a village to raise, it takes a village to raise a child. It takes a village, no one can do it alone, it takes a village to raise a child.
Raffi is my favorite singer
Raffi's words resonate with the fundamental values of humankind. Creating a culture of child honouring is within our grasp - today. All it needs is that first step - from each of us. Let's put a message to ourselves on the fridge - "Today I will honour children by . . . . " For me, today, I will speak to participants in our children's environmental health collaborative about how to bring Raffi's message alive in New Brunswick.
Yay! there are still some copies out there. I got mine from Amazon. I purchased two different versions of it.
Question for Raffi: what would you do if you were president of Canada?
He'd probably wonder how Canada flipped from having a Prime Minister to a President for starts ;)
Such a wonderful, inspiring video. Thank you TED talk! Thank you Raffi!
Wonderful talk and Village song.
Respect for Earth = Respect for Child. Thank you Raffi for caring for tomorrow's child and cultivating the best in humanity.
Raffi is amazing!
full power!!! dear brother...
My first casette
Grew up on Raffi’s music as a 90’s kid.
I love you Raffi!
You are my brother
I really love Raffi and all of his music, but I disagree with his philosophy on this issue. There is nothing more important than a dedicated mother and father to raise a child. There is no way you could expect a "village" to give the proper care and attention that a child deserves in order to grow to reach its full potential.
Until we reach a point where more children are raised with both their biological parents in their households, we shouldn't idealize this idea of "it takes a village to raise a child". Because it isn't fair to the child to not have that love, affection and nurturing which it can only get from its parents.
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Especially when most "villages" are really in horrible conditions.
I think he's talking about everyone though , because to your point , those children who do not have both parents in the same household need additional love , care , and support . Even the children that do have both parents together need additional care , love , and support because they still interact with other adults even in the early years of life . That's why he emphasizes it takes a village . If you truly love Raffi, you would realize that he would never underestimate the crucial role of loving parents . It's just unfortunate that not all children have that either . As the song says: One light , one sun, one sun lighting everyone . One world , turning , one world turning everyone . No matter what , we could all use a little more Raffi in our world right now!
You're not thinking big enough. Two parents raising their biological offspring is a relatively new invention in the scope of human history. There are still tribes around the world where the children are all shared commonly and raised collectively. It's our individualistic way of thinking that leads to children being viewed as an individual home's comodody. Possessions that only matter when they're wanted. Beings should only exist when they're brought into existence under ideal living circumstances. Reality is never so tidy. I think we need to move beyond the idea of the perfect nuclear home and focus on helping kids thrive regardless of their living situation.
you don't understand what he's talking about this comment is irrelevant