Sandwich generation

A look at China's 'sandwich generation,' Chinese people in their 30s who carry the burden of caring for both their children and their parents. Being stuck in the middle is intensified for China's 30-somethings because they're typically only children and because of the historical arc of China's economy, they have almost nothing in common with their parents.

Not only are many American Baby Boomers supporting both their parents and their kids, but some are even paying for their grand kids as well.