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.
(..) The Jedi turned against me. Don’t you turn against me. I don’t know you anymore. Anakin, you’re breaking my heart. You’re going down a path I can’t follow. Because of Obi-Wan? Because of what you’ve done. What you plan to do. Stop. Stop now. Come back. - I love you. (..)2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
(..) Someone. Close to you? Yes. Careful you must be when sensing the future, Anakin. The fear of loss is a path to the dark side. I won’t let these visions come true, Master Yoda. Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. (..)2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith