Lack of education brings trouble sometimes, I am not saying that people can't be happy, good or successful without being educated but sometimes it's difficult to cope. That knowledge school gives gives us an advantage in life, it makes the path clear for us to travel on.

I understand that bully can be painful and poverty can also be a factor to stop people from going to school. If that is the case with your neighbor, I feel sorry for him, but if it was an intentional decision then he is making a terrible mistake. He won't know the disadvantages yet till he grows, if he doesn't change his mind, he might regret that decision later in life.