He's very much in the "work hard, dream big" mindset but he just got lucky. It does not pan out that way for most people however hard they work or big they dream.
Also, his kids need to be making friends in their peer group not with randoms in a restaurant. Surely for most adults you are suspicious of adults who want to be pally with your kids?
Lastly, he's not materialistic?! No, buying top end motorbikes and cycles you barely ride is not materialistic at all, twat!
It won't be long until Indie is asking for a phone or tablet. She will see her dad on his enough to know it's something desirable. He's so smug it's unbearable!