Which statement describes the "sandwich generation"?
A) latchkey children who are left home alone and must make their own evening meals
B) the generation of girls who are growing up with employed mothers who don't teach their daughters domestic skills and values
C) the generation of males who are staying single until their mid- to late 20s and are being forced to develop domestic skills
D) middle-aged adults who are emotionally and financially responsible for both their young children and their aging parents

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The "sandwich generation" refers to middle-aged adults who are taking care of both their children and their aging parents at the same time, hence the sandwich metaphor. This demographic often faces financial and emotional challenges in fulfilling both roles.

Which Statement Describes the "Sandwich Generation