Rejoice that as a nation we still look after our families

WE talk about those in the "sandwich generation" as if some great misfortune has befallen them.

Millions of people in their 40s and 50s are spending money on their children and they're helping out ageing parents. Their generosity extends to an average of £292 a month: that's £3505 a year, according to a survey published yesterday.

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