Third Culture Kids?

by Alex Steed · 2008-12-10 08:25:00 UTC
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Ruth E. Van ReKen, co-author of "Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among World", published a fantastic piece about these so-called Third Culture Kids' role in Obama's incoming administration. It's a term I don't have a lot of experience with, but enjoy the idea of:

The classic  profile of a “TCK” is someone with a global perspective who is socially adaptable and intellectually flexible. He or she is quick to think outside the box and can appreciate and reconcile different points of view.  Beyond whatever diversity in background or appearance a TCK may bring to the party, there is a diversity of thought as well.

Are you better-versed in this subject than I am? What's your take?

Alex Steed
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