Rebecca has three children, ages 3, 7, and 9. Her father passed away and she is responsible for taking care of her elderly mother who uses a wheelchair. Rebecca works part-time in the morning after she takes her children to preschool and school. At noon she goes to her mother's apartment and makes her lunch and gives her medication. She takes her mother to the doctor every other Wednesday. Based on her responsibilities, what generation is Rebecca in?

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Rebecca is in the sandwich generation, meaning she is responsible for caring for both her children and her elderly mother at the same time. This is a common situation for people in this generation. The other choices do not apply to Rebecca's situation.

Rebecca Has Three Children, Ages 3, 7, and 9