It’s true that the children of missionaries face a unique set of challenges, but it is not, however, without its benefits.
In Episode 36 of Lessons from the Field, we ask missionary kids Alyssa and Ashlynn the question: What are some of the things you like about being a ‘missionary kid’, and what are the challenges?
Growing up overseas means experiencing a new culture firsthand, but it can also mean isolation and saying goodbye to friendships. Alyssa and Ashlynn share their experience growing up in the jungles of the Asia Pacific.