This is a heartfelt and deeply emotional story. The dynamics between Mary, Tommy, and her family vividly portray themes of love, sacrifice, resilience, and the struggles of societal expectations. The tension is palpable, and the bond between Mary and Tommy shines brightly amidst the chaos.The contrast between Mary’s unconditional love and her family’s cold attitude adds depth, showing how external pressures can challenge relationships but also highlight their strength. Tommy’s feelings of inadequacy and Mary’s unwavering support make them relatable and real. They embody the idea that love isn’t about wealth or status but about mutual respect, trust, and the willingness to weather storms together.

INTRODUCTION Does family always have to fight because of a tiny misunderstanding? “Study hard, get good grades and get a good paying and comfortable job, that’s the only common interest my both family have. Their goal in life was to make sure I become a graduate, but have different profession for me. My first family want me to be a lawyer: giving their reason, I understand why they want me to study law. While my other family want me to be a businessman: giving their own reasons, I understand why they want me to study business. When I finally earned my two diploma in 1995— graduating with honors, and being the top of my class, in law and business from university of port harcourt and Abia state university— my both family had realized their goal. It was their highest achievement of their lives. In accordance with the “master plan” I was hired as a lawyer to a businessman and also work as an acting assistant CEO in my family business. My wife, chioma, followed a similar path. We both came from a hard-working families, of modest means but with strong work ethics. Chioma also graduated with honors, first as a medical doctor and then from law school. She was hired by my second family in defending the company’s from any court case. Although we have a been successful in our careers, they have not turned out quite as we expected. We both have changed positions several times — for all the right reasons. Chioma and I have a wonderful marriage with great children. As I write this, one is in college and one is beginning high school. We have spent a fortune making sure our children have received the best education available. One day in 2010, one of my children came home complaining about their both grandparents. They are choosing a profession for him to study. “ why will I put time into studying profession I will never use in real life? He protested. Without thinking, I responded, “why not study the both profession for peace of mind to reign.” “Regardless of whether law or business, “ he replied, “I’m going to be successful and right dad.” “I know son but your are studying business right? I said “ do you think that your other grandfather is happy that you have no interest in studying law? My son smirked and slowly shook his head with mild boredom. We have had this talk many times before. He lowered his head and rolled his eyes. Though smart and brilliant, he has always wanted to study business in school “Dad,” he began. It was my turn to be lectured. “ Get with times! Look around: people are not rich because they study two profession’s. Look at Bill Gates, who dropped out of Harvard, founded Microsoft; he is now the richest man in America. “Dad’” he continued, I don’t want to work as hard as you and mom do. You make a lot of money and thanks to my intelligent grandparents, we live in a huge house but if I follow your advice m. I’ll be controlled like you and have to work harder. He’s right, he needed new answers. My family advice may have work for me but may be disastrous for people of nowadays. I knew I had to look for a way to guide my children from living the life my families choose for me. I never wanted to be in any of this profession chosen for me but I have to I’m other to make they both happy. Today we are facing global and technological changes as great or more than even before. Being brought up by two different parents with different professions tends to affect you deeply. Learn how to speak your mind and make you parents know the future you want for yourself. Chapter 1 I had two fathers, a lawyer and a businessman. Both were highly educated and intelligent; they had Ph.D. One went to the university of port harcourt studying law, all on full financial scholarship. The other father went to Abia state university studying business but not on any scholarship. Both parents are successful in their careers, working hard all their lives. Both men were strong, charismatic and influential. Both offered advice. But they never advise me the same things. But both believed strongly in education. Have two parents advice me offered me a choice of contracting points of view; one was a lawyer and one a businessman. Most of my private time was spent reflecting, asking myself questions such as, which profession pays heavily? I was so confused. As process, choosing for myself turned out to be much more valuable in the long run, rather than simply accepting or rejecting a single point of view. Money is not taught in schools. Schools focus on scholastic and professional skills, but not on financial skills. Because I had two influential fathers, I learned from both of them. I had to think about each dad’s advice, and in doing so, I gained valuable insight into the power and effect of one’s thoughts on one’s life. For example, one dad always ask me “speak up immediately.” The other always ask me “observe before you speak up immediately.” He’s more fanatical about letting your br