Because is not going to make you happy, and on the long term is going to damage the mankind. Keeping the hippy crap out of the discussion, the problem is that you are already suffering from of the greed of your parents. And for your sons will be even worst. Problem is that greed, most of the time make you choose for an easy income vs substantial growth. But the problem is probably deeper. Someone few days ago suggested this book. I invite you to give it a try. http://hn-books.com/Books/A-Guide-to-the-Good-Life-The-Ancie...