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This solution briefly summarizes what Third-Culture Kids (TCKs) are and some traits associated with this targeted demographic group. 250 words of notes and references are integrated.

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As you briefly define what Third-Culture Kids (TCKs) are and some special issues and challenges that they face, the most famous TCK is President Barack Obama since he exemplifies "a Multiracial Third Culture Kid born in Honolulu, Hawaii and grew up in Indonesia and Chicago" (http://tckid.com/what-is-a-tck.html).

Formally, Ruth Van Reken defines them as: "A third culture kid is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside their parents' culture. The third culture kid builds relationships to all the cultures, while not having full ownership in any. Although elements from each culture are assimilated into the third culture kid's life experience, the sense of belonging is in relationship to others of the same background, other TCKs" ...

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