« previous next »

Author Question: The middle-aged generation is sometimes referred to as the sandwich generation because of (a) ... (Read 119 times)

Mr. Wonderful

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 866
on: Jun 18, 2018
The middle-aged generation is sometimes referred to as the sandwich generation because of
 
  (a) unique pressures they experience from both ends of the age spectrum.
  (b) their substantive experience in life.
  (c) time constraints placed upon their lives.
  (d) financial pressures experienced due to their children moving back home.

Question 2

Explain participatory caretaking as it relates to grandparenting.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


kingfahad97

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 308
Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

(a)

Answer to Question 2

In these situations, grandparents are engaged and involved in their grandchildren's lives, such as taking an active interest in the children's education and their activities. Care may be provided for grandchildren while the parents are at work, but parents have primary responsibility for them.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

A vasectomy, showing how each vas deferens is tied off in two places and then a section is removed f A vasectomy, showing how each vas deferens is tied off in two places and then a section is removed f
Men and women report having fewer days with stressors as they go from middle to older adulthood, and ... Men and women report having fewer days with stressors as they go from middle to older adulthood, and ...
Reactions 6–10: The Energy Generation Phase Reactions 6–10: The Energy Generation Phase
The Nutritional Needs of School-Aged Children Can Be Guided by MyPlate The Nutritional Needs of School-Aged Children Can Be Guided by MyPlate
Average real hourly wages (2010 dollars) by education level, full-time workers aged 17 to 34 in 2011 Average real hourly wages (2010 dollars) by education level, full-time workers aged 17 to 34 in 2011
The bacterium Escherichia coli is commonly referred to as E. coli. Seen here with multiple flagella The bacterium Escherichia coli is commonly referred to as E. coli. Seen here with multiple flagella
Video: Factors that increase metabolic rate and heat production

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library