The document discusses the importance of community and human interaction. It argues that humans have a biological need for social interaction from a young age. Isolation can cause both physical and psychological health issues. A supportive community environment where all people feel equal can help children succeed and break cycles of poverty. While some argue that individuals should only care for themselves, the document claims we have a responsibility to support our communities.

1. “It Takes a Village.”
Tianna Richardson, Aaliyah Wilson, Justin
Reyes and Nkechinyere Chidi-Ogbolu

2. Claim
• As a result of the codependent relationship
between the individual and the community, one
must take responsibility for their community and
provide assistance to the best of their abilities.

3. Pig Saves Goat
30-second viral video about pig saving a goat.

4. Opposing Views
• People of a higher economic status worked
harder and so they deserve what they have.
• It’s human nature to be inherently selfish and so
it’s fine for them to not care.
• As an individualistic society America was the
most powerful country in the world.

5. Human need Interaction
Sub Claim: Human’s are biologically Inclined to need other human interaction to
survive.
• Baby Experiment, 1944.

6. Isolation: Silent Killer.
Sub-claim: A human being in isolation may face
health repercussions.

7. Physical and Psychological Issues.
Health issues as a result of loneliness:
• Hardening of arteries, inflammation, and learning & memory
deficits
• Increased risk of cancer, infection, and heart disease
Psychological issues as a result of loneliness:
• Mental health issues
• Depression
• Suicide

8. The impact of a full community can
make a greater difference than an
individual.
● Community are
families
● Supportive,
protective, and
nurturing
● No child left
behind
● Break the cycle
of poverty
Adults are placed in
children’s lives to lead
them to success.
Everyone is equal despite color,
religion, age, economic status, and
background.Knowledge is power, sharing is key to
success.

9. Economy
• 1970’s are considered the worst time to harlem.
• Neighborhood did not have functioning
economy.

10. How Economy Affected the Lesson
• Kids did not understand how money worked
• Taxes and tips were a foreign element to them
• Ghetto Vs Privileged.

11. Works Cited.
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• Michael. Mother and Child smiling at each other. Digital image. Afro How. N.p., 5 Feb. 2014. Web. 21 Apr. 2014.

12. Works Cited ctd.
• Okafor. Black woman cuddling child. Digital image. NGO. N.p., 18 June 2012. Web. 21 Apr. 2014.
<http://www.getingo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Single-Mothers-with-kid.jpg>
• Palmer, Lina Folden. “Baby Bond.” 2001. Illinois: Sourcebooks Inc, 2009. Print.