Can you help me with some research?

stkelly52 · 04-14-2003, 01:34 AM

I am doing some very informal research for a project that I am doing. I would help me if you could let me know what you know about Third Culture Kids.

stkelly52 · 04-14-2003, 01:47 PM

I am bumping this up in hopes that I can get a few more responces

Ksyrup · 04-14-2003, 02:11 PM

Judging by the answers, I think we have a consensus.

So what the hell is it (since I'm too lazy to do a search)?

GrantDawg · 04-14-2003, 02:33 PM

(Now that I know what it is) Friends with several.

Craptacular · 04-14-2003, 02:37 PM

Now that I looked it up, I have a few close relatives that fall into this category.

stkelly52 · 04-14-2003, 07:43 PM

The text book answer is a Third-Culture Kid is "an individual who, having spent a significant part of the developmental years in a culture other than the parents' culture, develops a sense of relationship to all of the cultures while not having full ownership in any. Elements from each culture are incorporated into the life experience, but the sense of belonging is in relationship to others of similar experience." --David Pollock,

Basically a TCK is someone who is growing (or grew) up in a foreign country due to the parents occupation. The Intention is for them to return to ther passport country (so it doesn't include immigrants). They are diplomats kids, missionary kid, international businessman's kids etc.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-15-2003, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Basically a TCK is someone who is growing (or grew) up in a foreign country due to the parents occupation. The Intention is for them to return to ther passport country (so it doesn't include immigrants).

Oh.

After reading the definition, I was thinking it would be used in reference to the culturally confused kids I see around my neighborhood every afternoon -- stereotypical rednecks, complete with pickup truck, Skoal, and gun rack ... blaring Snoop Dog and 50 Cent from their radios.

View Poll Results: Do you know what a Third Culture Kid (TTCK) is?
Yes, and I am a TCK.	2	2.99%
Yes, I know (or have known) a TCK.	3	4.48%
Yes, I am familar with the definition.	2	2.99%
I have no idea what a TCK is.	60	89.55%
Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

04-14-2003, 01:47 PM	#2
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04-14-2003, 02:11 PM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Judging by the answers, I think we have a consensus. So what the hell is it (since I'm too lazy to do a search)? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-14-2003, 07:43 PM	#6
stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	The text book answer is a Third-Culture Kid is "an individual who, having spent a significant part of the developmental years in a culture other than the parents' culture, develops a sense of relationship to all of the cultures while not having full ownership in any. Elements from each culture are incorporated into the life experience, but the sense of belonging is in relationship to others of similar experience." --David Pollock, Basically a TCK is someone who is growing (or grew) up in a foreign country due to the parents occupation. The Intention is for them to return to ther passport country (so it doesn't include immigrants). They are diplomats kids, missionary kid, international businessman's kids etc. __________________ Check out an undrafted free agent's attempt to make the Hall of Fame: Running to the Hall Now nominated for a Golden Scribe!

04-14-2003, 02:33 PM	#4
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	(Now that I know what it is) Friends with several.

04-14-2003, 02:37 PM	#5
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Now that I looked it up, I have a few close relatives that fall into this category.

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