Some children thrive in the international environment,
and some children find change upsetting and don’t
bounce back so easily. Perhaps the most difficult
transition of all is the move back to the home country.
Moves during the teen years seem to be particularly
delicate.
and some children find change upsetting and don’t
bounce back so easily. Perhaps the most difficult
transition of all is the move back to the home country.
Moves during the teen years seem to be particularly
delicate.
One term often used to describe internationally-mobile kids is
“Third Culture Kid” or “Global Nomad”. These children spent a
significant amount of time of their developmental years outside
of their home country with the knowledge that someday they will
be repatriated. But the experience of growing up abroad is
profound and has a huge impact on a child’s formation, both in
positive and negative ways.
“Third Culture Kid” or “Global Nomad”. These children spent a
significant amount of time of their developmental years outside
of their home country with the knowledge that someday they will
be repatriated. But the experience of growing up abroad is
profound and has a huge impact on a child’s formation, both in
positive and negative ways.
Parents need to be
concerned with
building resilience in
children. Contact us
for more information
on transition issues,
Third Culture Kids, and
parenting children
overseas.
"But after all is said and
done, I want to thank you
for taking the time to listen
to my frustrations and to
talk things through with me
a little ... When you feel on
the outside of things, it's
nice to find a reflective and
analytical voice on the
other end of an email."
"I just wanted to thank you
for all of your help as my
wife and I put our (bid) list
together. Schools are our
priority and you provided
invaluable information and
perspective."
"Having worked with you, I
can say with confidence
that you will be a great
resource and comfort to
expat parents."
"I just wanted to let you
know that we are very
happy with the way things
have turned out, and it
would not have been
possible without you."
concerned with
building resilience in
children. Contact us
for more information
on transition issues,
Third Culture Kids, and
parenting children
overseas.
"But after all is said and
done, I want to thank you
for taking the time to listen
to my frustrations and to
talk things through with me
a little ... When you feel on
the outside of things, it's
nice to find a reflective and
analytical voice on the
other end of an email."
"I just wanted to thank you
for all of your help as my
wife and I put our (bid) list
together. Schools are our
priority and you provided
invaluable information and
perspective."
"Having worked with you, I
can say with confidence
that you will be a great
resource and comfort to
expat parents."
"I just wanted to let you
know that we are very
happy with the way things
have turned out, and it
would not have been
possible without you."
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Children in Transition