Third culture kids
Subtitle: the experience of growing up among worlds
By: David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken.
Contributors: Van Reken, Ruth E., 1945-
Edition: Rev. ed.
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Pub.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781857885255
Subjects: Social interaction in children -- Foreign countries; Social skills in children -- Foreign countries; Children -- Travel -- Foreign countries; Children -- Foreign countries -- Attitudes; Intercultural communication -- Foreign countries; Parents -- Employment -- Foreign countries
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Where is home? : Erika's story; title: Who are "third culture kids"?; title: Who are "cross-cultural kids?; title: Why a cross-cultural childhood matters; title: Why high mobility matters; title: Benefits and challenges; title: Personal characteristics; title: Practical skills; title: Rootlessness and restlessness; title: Relational patterns; title: Developmental issues; title: Unresolved grief; title: Building a strong foundation; title: Dealing with transition; title: Meeting educational needs; title: Enjoying the journey; title: Coming "home" : reentry; title: How sponsoring organizations can help; title: It's never too late.