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emotional place - somewhere you truly belong, but i, like many other tcks, never quite feel at home anywhere. it feels sometimes that i am in limbo. i am a strange mix of i - dont - know - what, and sometimes i feel as if ill never find that one place where i belong 100 percent. i just feel blessed to have had the privilege of experiencing so many cultures.
7 i sometimes wonder whether my life would be different if i had grown up in one place. i wonder what it would be like to have lived in a house where there were ruler marks beside a doorframe, documenting each of my childhood growth spurts; to have a friend whos known me since nursery; not to feel like a tourist, wandering around with a map in a country that im supposed to embrace as my own.
8 sometimes i resent the fact that i have to give complicated answers to seemingly simple questions. at other times it all seems rather trivial: as i watch my nieces and nephews growing up, and laying the basis of their identities among multiple cultures, i cannot help but feel proud. what an amazing opportunity to speak multiple languages and see so many countries.

1. what is the authors main purpose in including information about her nieces and nephews in paragraph 8?

it demonstrates her belief that tcks have many positive experiences that other kids miss.
it illustrates that many people who are tcks also go on to have children who feel like outsiders.
it explains what has caused her to reflect on where she is from and who her family is.
it provides information about the branch of her family that she remains the closest to.

Explanation:

In paragraph 8, the author mentions watching nieces and nephews growing up and feeling proud of their identities among multiple cultures. It provides information about her family - related to her nieces and nephews.

Answer:

It provides information about the branch of her family that she remains the closest to.