Third Culture What?

Since my forthcoming book has a lot to do with being a 'Missionary Kid' or "Third Culture Kid", I thought I'd tell you what that is (by definition). I explain in far more detail in the book...

What is a Third Culture Kid?

“A third culture kid is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents’ culture. The third culture kid builds relationships to all the cultures, while not having full ownership in any. Although elements from each culture are assimilated into the third culture kid’s life experience, the sense of belonging is in relationship to others of the same background, other TCKs.”*

*Quote taken from: "Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds", David Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken: Nicholas Brealey Publishing; Revised edition (September 25, 2009)