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Kingsmill, Suzanne; Schlesinger, Benjamin

 
9780802071347: The Family Squeeze: Surviving the Sandwich Generation
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ISBN 10 : 0802071341 ISBN 13 : 9780802071347
Editeur : University of Toronto Press, 1998

Synopsis

The Sandwich Generation refers to the growing numbers of middle-aged people who must care for both children and elderly parents while trying to manage the stress of full-time jobs. Advances in technology and medicine are helping us to live longer - but not without extended care from our families. At the same time, the economic climate is making it difficult for young adults to leave home and start their own lives; they are often 'boomeranged' back to their parents for financial help, emotional support, and accommodation.


In The Family Squeeze, Suzanne Kingsmill and Ben Schlesinger trace the day-to-day life of a typical family caught up in this situation. They guide the reader through various scenarios, paying particular attention to the 'woman in the middle, ' who has traditionally been the caregiver to young and old but is now also a full-time member of the workforce. Each scenario is followed by comments, advice, and suggestions that will help the reader understand each stage of the game. The resource section includes an extensive annotated bibliography, as well as a list of selected services in Canada and the United States. Internet resources are also listed.


Any person who is, or about to become, a member of the Sandwich Generation will find this a helpful guide for coping with the conflicting demands of family and work.

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À propos des auteurs

Susan Kingsmill is the author of two popular books and numerous articles, which have appeared in major periodicals around the world.



Benjamin Schlesinger is Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. He has previously published 22 academic books.

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Éditeur
University of Toronto Press
Date d'édition
1998
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0802071341
ISBN 13 
9780802071347
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
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Personne responsable
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