sandwich generation

English

Etymology

So called because they are "sandwiched" between the preceding and succeeding generations.

Noun

sandwich generation (plural sandwich generations)

1. A generation of people whose lifestyle is governed by the fact that they must simultaneously care for the needs of their children and their own elderly parents; often with reference to the generation comprising those who are the children of baby boomers (Generation X and/or Generation Y).

Translations

children of baby boomers who simultaneously care for their children and their parents

• Hungarian: szendvicsgeneráció

See also

• Oregon Trail Generation
• xennial