In all off my family past and present I am only the second to have any degree. I have a Masters which the highest that is available in my field.. A cousin that is my father's age.80's has a PHd. and my sister has an associate degree.. Ideally I would think that a goal for anyone,if possible would be that each generation is somewhat better off than the last .Sort of a stepping forward. But that isn't always possible for a number of reasons..My coming from a blue collar family the idea of my attending college was a matter of pride for my family. My attending graduate school took some explaining but in the end was appreciated and understood. I paid for my education,, not my family so that was never an issue. Do understand that getting a degree is just one route that someone can take in life and isn't necessary for everyone or desired by everyone.
