I think it shows some societies and people are willing to take the long view.  
It&#x27;s better than just hoping something good will happen.  Or that a government in shining armor will come to the rescue.  They understand that some sacrifice of more or less status symbols, do provide a vehicle to success for their offspring.<p>In addition, to many of them, joy comes in the form of seeing their offspring do better than themselves.  So, to them sacrifice does not equate to not enjoying their lives.  Their state of mind is different.