Middle-aged adults who are simultaneously responsible for caring for their elder parents and their younger children are sometimes referred to as the ____ generation.
A) helicopter
B) squeeze
C) sandwich
D) in-between

Question

Middle-aged adults who are simultaneously responsible for caring for their elder parents and their younger children are sometimes referred to as the ____ generation.
A) ​helicopter
B) ​squeeze
C) ​sandwich
D) ​in-between

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "sandwich generation" is used to describe middle-aged adults who are sandwiched between the responsibilities of caring for their aging parents and their young children at the same time. The term refers to the idea that they are "sandwiched" between two generations that require their attention and care. Option A (helicopter) refers to parents who hover over their children, while option B (squeeze) and option D (in-between) do not accurately describe the situation of caring for both young children and elderly parents.

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