Obviously, with no kids, I've not experienced these ructions but to comment on the article:
"I’m worried Brexit has made me ageist,"
The individual was either already ageist or wasn't beforehand. A disagreeable may have made that clear.
Surely that should say "reported that 75% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 56% of 25- to 49-year-olds WHO VOTED voted in favour of remain" ? And I note that the older group have already lost 19% compared to the younger, and are almost 50:50 like the overall ratio.
Showing anger is unacceptable. One needs to realise one doesn't always get one's own way.
Trying to suggest someone who voted aginst your view has selfishly voted against your interests, as opposed to against your desires, speaks volumes.
"As much as I love my parents, this referendum has made me see them in a different light – people who are unwilling to listen to the opinions of others and disrespectful of those with legitimate concerns about what their opinion could lead to.”
Perhaps like parents, like daughter ?
“I had pointed out that sharing EDL, Britain First and BNP posts online [means] people will assume you share those views and are likely to call you a racist, homophobe and a sexist.”
Only idiots whose opinion you don't value, would. One ought not be easily swayed to vote against what you believe to be right, by the irrelevant.
"It seemed to be a vote for nostalgia."
Appearances can be deceptive. Especially when they are your way to explain what you have yet to understand. It was a vote to bring back that which was right in the past, and had been lost, not bring if back for sentimental reasons.
“Now, because of petty quibbles with EU practice, my parents have voted away my right to live and work in nearly 30 countries,”
Of course they haven't. One should learn the facts before deciding how to vote. People were not prevented from working and living abroad before we were trapped in the EU, they won't be again afterwards either.
"I don’t want their toxic, pathetic little country, it is not mine. If I had anywhere else to go I would burn my passport.”
Any time; but get over yourself first before making another decision.
"“I’m ashamed of my own mother,” says Jamie. “It’s a horrible feeling. I’m incredibly angry that she didn’t consider the future of her young children who are just starting out in the world."
Did did consider them which is why she voted as she did. Instead of being ashamed of those who voted for your benefit try understanding them and the reasons it was the right choice.
"driven by her hate for foreigners, rather than love for her own children"
That is a shameful accusation to hold or believe, let alone stating it publicly.
"She’s saddled with £9,000-a-year tuition fees she didn’t have any say about"
Need to ask the politicians about stopping the grants, and pulling the drawbridge up after them.
"she voted for Thatcher in 79, and she forgives me"
Have you forgiven your mum ?
I'm sure the disappointed will come around eventually. They just need to rant for a bit.