Unless you firmly believe that government should limit itself solely to defending the borders and printing money or that all mothers should be barred from the workplace, there is little to argue with in Hillary Rodham Clinton's new book about children. Turn off the TV and read a book together. Head Start is good. Volunteer at your kids' school. Get to know your neighbors.
Teens require guidance.
Working parents need support from their employers. Add a spiritual dimension to your family life. And whether Clinton wrote every word wouldn't be an issue. In fairness, It Takes a Village reflects a long-term, sincere interest in children's welfare. Although obviously written with the 1996 campaign in mind, the book is too detailed and thorough to be dismissed as a political hack job.