This is family he's talking about. I take it as him saying generations to come. Unless I missed something, nothing was said of his mom. Now that being said....if my Mom and Dad spent years and money driving me around to make sure I'd have the best chance of reaching my dreams, I'm going to be grateful. If money is all I have to show gratitude then I'd use it. I don't care if they can get a better job or not. But that's just my opinion.