I am posting this here because I don't know who any of you are.
My younger brother and I took different roads. I joined the military went to college and took a professional position. He did what he had to get by. Had several decent jobs, but decided to start working for himself.
My brother doesn't want to submit to the "man". He has his house paid for, no credit card debt and does not have a car payment. He lives on a large piece of land and built his own garage to work on cars. He doesn't have the life I would want, but he lives the life he wants, and that's what is important.
Now my brothers view of the man includes post high school education. One of his daughters is out on her own with a live in boyfriend. She works at Burger King and her boyfriend only works half the time. I have tried to talk to her about going to college, the military or a trade school. She always listens and smiles and does what she wants. I no longer bring the subject up with her.
They have another daughter that is turning 16. I pulled my sister in law to the side and said I know that Joe doesn't see the value in post high school education, but to work with her so that she has a better chance at improving her life. She let me know she didn't either, but that my niece was interested in culinary school. She has been talking to Joe about at least encouraging her in this direction.
Now I plan on getting together with my brother and a bottle of rum and trying to bring this up. I know the statistics, those won't work. What do I say to my brother to at least let think about it?
