As the world reels from the news Great Britain has voted to leave the European Union, the parents of the generation the decision will most affect have been sharing their disappointment on Twitter.
In a move that will have far-reaching effects, not just for Ireland but for international relationships and the global economy, the people of the United Kingdom opted to leave the EU by a margin of 52% to 48%.
Here’s what parents had to say:
Sports Day at school today. Children will run their hearts out for no real reward. Perfect analogy for their post-Brexit employment chances.
— Steven Thomas (@TheStevenThomas) June 24, 2016
My children’s primary school. They wanted a very different future to the one they woke up to. #Brexit #EURefResults https://t.co/57h9FMzjpx
— Jess (@jnicheall) June 24, 2016
This vote does not represent me, who I am, what I want for my children or the future of my country #Brexit
— Daniel Grabowski (@DLeeGrabowski) June 24, 2016
Devastated and overwhelmed to wake up to #brexit. My children’s future has been defined by politics of fear and hate.
— Elin McCallum (@elinmccallum) June 24, 2016
I feel sad and disgusted with this outcome. I have lived in ‘Europe’ for eleven years and my children are ‘European’. Now what? #Brexit ?
— Emma Winter Agnelli (@emmalambs) June 24, 2016
To Europe; to Jo Cox; to my children – I’m sorry. Lo siento. Mi dispiace. Je suis desolee. #brexit
— Emma Young (@emmayounguk) June 24, 2016
I’m mostly concerned for my little nephew, is this really the world we want our children to grow up in?#Trump #brexit WTF is going on world?
— Alex Francken (@AlexFrancken) June 24, 2016
I’m in total shock. My poor children. Feel their future has been hijacked by people thinking short term.#Brexit
— Julie Gould (@GrumpyoldGould) June 24, 2016
Extremely concerned about the future of my children. So dissapointed in “Great” Britain #Brexit #shouldhaveremained #eurefresult
— Katie Spencer (@JammyFlower) June 24, 2016
two lovely French children, joyful and free on the train, they deserve to be here as much as the next man. The future was bright #Brexit
— ADELIGHT (@ADELIGHT_MUSIC) June 24, 2016
I feel horrible amounts of guilt for the children that are being born Brexit babies and have to grow up in a broken country
— brøgan (@FAKEYQUOUT) June 24, 2016
I am very sad for my children. I wanted them to grow up European. What a sad day! #Brexit
— Michelle Chatwin (@michellechatwin) June 24, 2016
Gutted. Sad sad sad #Brexit. I’m very sad for mine and others children. I feel ashamed of the shortsightedness of some of my countrymen.
— Simon Pointer (@simonpointer) June 24, 2016
Well done #Brexit we just secured un-certainty for our children.
— Daniel Leaney (@dan_leaney) June 24, 2016
Calming down now. Going to enjoy some time with my beautiful children before trying to work out how best to ensure their futures.#Brexit
— Carolyn Davison (@ChequeredImp) June 24, 2016
What are your thoughts on #Brexit? Let us know on Twitter @HerFamilydotie.
