With the increase in the global expatriate population, its no doubt that growing up a lot of children will change the country they live in. They will experience different cultures, different traditions, different climates, and much more.
With the perspective of seeing other countries and experiencing different traditions at such a young age, it’s very easy to consider these people fortunate. Because they are children thinking that an entirely new living space would be astonishing and exciting for them.
It can also be very daunting considering how young they are. Being surrounded by entirely new people, with different habits, traditions and beliefs, different schools, different places and so much more. Getting used to all of it just for it to change again.
This might not look like a big issue looking at it as an outsider, but for children who aren’t quite social or for ones who have a hard time adapting to different environments, being forced to change all of it constantly could turn into a nightmare pretty quick.
Despite being intimidated by the new people around them, leaving the people that they grew attached to overtime could be hard taking into consideration that they are just kids. So keeping in touch with their old friends and relatives is pretty significant.
With adjusting to a different country and different people comes adjusting to a different language. Although it might not seem like a horrible aspect at first, for kids who are constantly moving from one country to another keeping up with all of it could be quite tough.
Not only is it hard for children who are adjusting to their constantly changing lifestyle but also for their parents. Helping their kids adjust while trying to adjust themselves. The parents have a compelling job to help their kids feel at home no matter where in the world they are, to help them socialize and make new friends, or just talk and listen to them to prevent them from feeling lonesome.
Despite the continuously changing environment, people around them, and living space, it is undeniable that it creates a good opportunity for them to be more knowledgeable about the differences between their and other cultures. And also allows them to learn various languages, do activities they couldn’t in their home towns. Since they get to experience it on their own. Which in the end results in them being more understanding of other people’s cultures and beliefs.