Samuel and his wife have three teenagers and they travel to Sam's mother's home,which is 50 kilometers away every weekend in order to take care of Sam's mother.This places a great deal of stress on Sam and his wife.Which of the following terms is used to describe the burden that the old and the young place on people in middle age?

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The term "overall dependency ratio" is used to describe the burden that both the young (children) and the old (elderly) place on the working-age population, typically those in middle age. This includes the stress of caring for aging parents while also supporting and raising children.

Samuel and His Wife Have Three Teenagers and They Travel