You are too optimistic for a man in a world ruled by populists and monopolies. And environment around you is changing. You still may enjoy it, will your children have that possibility?
It sounds like they're doing all they can to ensure their kids enjoy it. Sure, the world might be very different in 15 years time, but there's almost nothing they can do about that. Assuming they have enough money to get by, it sounds like he's spending time with them, which is the most likely thing that their kids will miss when the world changes.
