Their older children all became doctors, but their youngest son chose/followed a different (career) 'path'.
His friends all went to college, but he chose to 'follow' a different path. [=to do something different]
He believes the average consumer is being 'led down the garden path' by the promises in advertisements.
(..) But Ores I hate more. What do you need? BEORN". Go now. While you have the light. The Elven Gate. Here lies our path... ...through Mirkwood. No sign of the Ores. We have luck on our side. Set the ponies loose. Let them return to their master. (..)2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
(..) between the Ores of Moria... ...and the Necromancer in Dol Guldur. I would not venture there... ...except in great need. We will take the Elven Road. That path is still safe. "Safe"? The Wood Elves of Mirkwood... ...are not like their kin. They're less wise... ...and more dangerous. (..)2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug