Proud to be a Parent of a TCK

Third Culture Kids - quite the unique bunch. My kids are TCKs. What is it? Here's a definition:
David Pollack says, "TCK refers to someone who, as a child, has spent a significant period of time in one or more culture(s) other than his or her own, thus integrating elements of those cultures and their own birth culture, into a third culture." Third Culture Kids are also referred to as Global Nomads.
So why I am writing about this? We just returned from Christian Associates' CONNECT conference. Susy and I facilitated an Exchange session on raising Third Culture Kids. The really cool part of it was that 6 TCKs (including Carly) came to the session and parents asked them all sorts of questions for the hour. We were really proud of them as they processed about their experiences and the rich lives they all lead!
TCKs navigate a lot of things - constant transition, a lack of belonging in one place, the depth of relationship with other TCKs where they find themselves "at home." They are a unique breed of person. Well done, Carly and Steven and the other CA kids!

Carly (in black jacket, third from left) with other TCKs at Christian Associates' CONNECT conference in Germany last week.