During Midlife, Many People Find Themselves Caring Not Only for Their

question 79

Multiple Choice

During midlife, many people find themselves caring not only for their own children, but also for their aging parents. Because of this they are sometimes referred to as:

• A) baby boomers.
• B) the "sandwich generation."
• C) "boomerang kids."
• D) generation X.
• E) the old folks.

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