"Do you want to end up educated enough to know what you lack, but powerless to give your family what they need?" The father does have a point, it's unfortunate how the monetary system of today's society has restricted us from growth. I am glad your story had a happy ending though and the man can pursue his dream instead of doing what his father wants him to do. Did you write this your self? Nice work! :)
thank you, @generation - it's based on an incident that occurred when I was teaching :)