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.
(..) I think you should wear your armor tonight, ser. I think you're right. - You've saved me once more. - And now you must save him. He's beyond the healer's skills. All I can do is ease his path. Save him and I will free you. I swear it. You must know a way. Some... Some magic. There is a spell. (..)2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9