This is a three-generation household where parents care for their parents and their children.

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The sandwich family structure is when the parents are caring for both their children and their aging parents simultaneously. It is named as such because the parents are sandwiched between the generations. This structure is commonly seen in modern times due to an increase in life expectancy and economic factors. The other choices (Beanpole family structure, Baby boomer family structure, and Gen X family structure) do not specifically refer to three-generation households where parents care for their parents and children.

This Is a Three-Generation Household Where Parents Care for Their