Close to nine out of ten French citizens express pessimism about the future of their children, according to a survey conducted by ICI with Odoxa. The survey, carried out online between August 27 and September 10, 2026, gathered responses from 14,286 people aged 18 and over. It was part of a broader initiative called "Dites-le ICI," launched by the local networks of Radio France and France Télévisions, aimed at understanding public opinion ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The findings highlight widespread concerns about the challenges facing future generations in France. The survey found that nearly 86% of respondents feel pessimistic about the future of their children and future generations. This concern is widespread across all demographic groups, including workers, managers, young people under 35, and those over 65, as well as in both urban and rural areas. In several rural regions, including the Deux-Sèvres and the Ardèche, pessimism exceeded 90%. The survey also noted that in every region of France, more than 80% of people expressed concern about the future. The main source of anxiety is climate change, which was cited by 68% of respondents, with younger people under 35 showing the highest concern at 77%. Other major concerns include the rise of individualism (59%), political tensions both in France and globally, and the rising cost of living, which particularly worries younger people and workers. The school system also caused worry, with 54% of respondents expressing concern, especially in areas like Seine-Saint-Denis, where the worry reached 61%. Meanwhile, nearly three-quarters of the French believe that private schools offer good quality education, though 58% think the public schools near them are poor. Despite the general sense of pessimism, many French people still see reasons for hope. About 40% believe that medical advances and longer life expectancy offer optimism, with life expectancy increasing by nearly three years for women and five years for men in the past two decades. Improvements in work-life balance, such as remote work and parental leave, were also seen as positive developments, especially among students and managers. While climate change remains a major concern, 38% of respondents feel that public awareness and efforts to combat it provide some hope for the future. According to the Odoxa institute, the widespread anxiety about the future of children is expected to be a key issue in the 2027 presidential election. Nearly 90% of respondents said they would consider this issue when casting their votes, with 66% stating it would matter a lot to them. This highlights the deep-seated concerns of the French public and the potential impact on the political landscape ahead of the election.