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.
(..) Give a little whistle Give a little whistle Notjust a little squeak Puckerup andblow -Andifyour whistle's weak, yell -Jiminy Cricket? Right! Take thestraight andnarrow path andifyoustart to slide Give a little whistle Give a little whistle Andalways letyour conscience beyourguide (..)1940 Pinocchio
(..) No tricks now. l dub you Pinocchio's conscience, lord high keeper ofthe knowledge of right and wrong, counsellor in moments oftemptation... and guide along the straight and narrow path. Arise, SirJiminy Cricket. Well! Oh-ho-ho! My, my! Mmm. Say, that's pretty swell. Gee... thanks. (..)1940 Pinocchio