Bibliograph

Third culture kids, growing up among worlds, David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken

Type

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Third culture kids, growing up among worlds, David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Third culture kids

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

608624645

Responsibility statement

David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken

Sub title

growing up among worlds

Summary

Nearly a decade ago, Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds introduced the concept of and has been the authority on the experiences of "TCKs"--Children who grow up or spend a significant part of their childhood living abroad. Early on, TCKs were identified as the rototype "citizen of the future." That future is now, as more and more children are growing up among worlds, creating a culturally rich and diverse world. Rich with real-life anecdotes, Third Culture Kids, Revised Edition examines the nature of the TCK experience and its effect on maturing, developing a sense of

Table Of Contents

Where is home? : Erika's story -- Who are "third culture kids"? -- Who are "cross-cultural kids? -- Why a cross-cultural childhood matters -- Why high mobility matters -- Benefits and challenges -- Personal characteristics -- Practical skills -- Rootlessness and restlessness -- Relational patterns -- Developmental issues -- Unresolved grief -- Building a strong foundation -- Dealing with transition -- Meeting educational needs -- Enjoying the journey -- Coming "home" : reentry -- How sponsoring organizations can help -- It's never too late

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