The Reality of Being a Third Culture Kid

By Jenny Anderson

Third Culture Kids can be described as “someone who is growing up in a liminal space.” The first culture is the child's parents' culture, or cultures. The second culture is the culture of the host country or countries the child grows up in due to their parent’s employment. The third culture is the set of shared experiences that young people have who are growing up international and mobile because of their parents' jobs.

TCK children are citizens of the world

Being a Third Culture Kid can be a wonderful privilege, with benefits like linguistic skills, global awareness, and resilience. But it’s not all positive – many children can grow up with a complex sense of identity and belonging as they struggle to find their place in the world.

In this INSIGHTS piece, we delve into the impact of growing up as a Third Culture Kid, and what parents and schools can do to provide the best support.

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