Britain's referendum turned out more supporters who wished to leave the European Union but it looks like this is fueling a divide between families, particularly the older and younger generations. Many younger people supported the Remain side, while many older people were on the Leave side.
A report from The Guardian said that according to polling group YouGov, 75 percent of 18- to 24- year olds and 56% of 25- to 49- year-olds voted for Britain to remain in the European Union. Meanwhile, 44 percent of 50- to 64-year-olds and 39 percent of British people aged over 65 voted for remain.
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Family Visit Gone Sour
The Guardian relayed the family story of Stephanie who visited her parents during the week of the referendum. "I'm not one to shy away from healthy debate, but my parents completely refused to see things from any point of view but their own, and would deliberately misunderstand my view or rubbish it completely," she was quoted as saying.
After the results, Stephanie said that her parents "continued to insult and degrade" those who voted for Britain to remain in The European Union. Stories of racism and xenophobia failed to convince her parents that these may have been caused by the referendum's results. Stephanie said she felt "insulted" by her own family.
Brexit Divided Families
Dinner time has ceased to be a happy affair for Becky's family, as arguments on the Brexit have clouded their meal times. BBC reported that while Becky and her twin brother wanted Britain to remain in the European Union, her parents did not share the same view and put in "very stereotypical arguments."
Families across Britain spent their weekend fighting with relatives about the Brexit referendum, Bloomberg reported. Pippa, Lowthorpe, 22, reportedly found her family's political divide when her great-aunt posted Leave messages on Facebook. Lowthorpe voted for remain.
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