What's Third Culture?

<p>Serving in the United States Armed Forces is a decision that affects the entire family unit. The children and teenagers in this community form a unique culture that in many ways is alienated from the rest of society. &nbsp;</p> <p>This community forms what some sociologists call "third culture". The term refers to the mixed identity that a child assumes, influenced both by their parents' culture and the culture in which they are raised. &nbsp;The struggle teenagers and young adults face with this dynamic is when it comes time to decide which culture they identify with.&nbsp;</p> <p>This dynamic has always been true for children of immigrants as well as families that relocate several times due to work and now with the rise of technology &nbsp;many GenZ-ers are experiencing the same issues. &nbsp;In this episode, we talk with Melisha Bryant, a specialist in child development and family systems. She talks about the struggles she faced as a teenager transitioning into American life after being raised on military bases and how she was able to find herself. &nbsp;</p> <p>How does the way you are raised impact who you become? &nbsp;</p> <p>Who has the most power to shape our identity ?&nbsp;</p> <p>What do influencers need to understand about this?</p>