Burdens of the ‘Sandwich’ Generation and the Demographic-Bonus Opportunity

For the government, the sandwich generation is one of the target points that must be achieved in the development process. The sandwich generation from the middle-to-lower income bracket must be a priority.

The results of a Kompas poll regarding the heavy burdens borne by the sandwich generation are interesting to analyze.

By definition, the sandwich generation is often associated with the adult age group, which must bear the burden of three generations: namely their parents, themselves and their children. In reality, not infrequently, they also have to bear the burden of other extended-family members, such as siblings.