As older adults live longer, they often need more attention and
care from their grown children.
This may cause stress as adult children try to balance raising
their own children, working, and
taking care of their aging parents or grandparents. For this
activity, use a sociological lens to
examine the characteristics and growth of the Sandwich Generation
by analyzing a real-life
example or one from popular media.
Use one to two major concepts and theories and appropriate
terminology to
interview a member of the Sandwich Generation, or to analyze a
famous example from a
television show or a movie. In your analysis, be sure to (1)
explain each concept, theory, and
term applied, (2) discuss the stresses, strains, and consequences
of this type of arrangement, and
(3) evaluate the individual and societal benefits and drawbacks of
this living arrangement for the
entire family.