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Probably because they just don't know better.

Look at someone living in the working class and one day deciding that he wants to do more with his life, maybe doing some business, reaching for the stars. Friends, family, companions, hardly anyone will wholeheartly agree on saying that its a good idea, most will act rather aloof and reluctant.

It is basicly the same scenario as you just described, it is always a matter of perspective.

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