The "Middle Generation Squeeze" Refers to

question 22

Multiple Choice

The "middle generation squeeze" refers to

• A)young grandparents who must simultaneously care for their own and their children's children.
• B)middle-aged adults who find themselves simultaneously caring for both younger and older generations.
• C)children of divorce who must split their time between living with both mother and father.
• D)children who are the middle-born in a large family.

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