sandwich caring

noun

The position of having to look after both young children and elderly relatives.

Meanings

nounsandwich caring (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe position of having to look after both young children and elderly relatives.

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

From the idea of being "sandwiched" between the younger and older generation.

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