This case is closed! Foster care may or may not provide a stable home. Statistics show 75.3% of children in foster care are neglected and 72.9% of children die from neglect. Ponyboy currently has a suitable environment. He is not being neglected in his current home. The decision is made. The best choice for Ponyboy Curtis is for him to remain in the care of his brothers, Darry and Sodapop Curtis because he will be cared for and protected, he will be around familiar faces, and most importantly he will be with his family. Case dismissed.
To start off, Ponyboy will be in the care and protection of his family and friends. Ponyboy's friends and family have always been there to protect him. Pony boy was once hurt by the Socs. When his friends heard him calling for help, they arrived at the scene soon. They ensured that Pony boy was safe. His health may be in jeopardy because he smokes while with his family. Yet, putting Ponyboy in foster care will cause his smoking rate to go up since he is stressed not being able to see his family and friends. Ponyboy deserves to be in the safety of his family. …show more content…
He will continue going to his current school in which he excels in all of his classes. If he goes to foster care his grades can go down since he is angry or sad. Additionally, if Ponyboy goes to foster care he may have to switch to a new school in which he may not feel comfortable in. Many students do not always act mannerly to a new student. This means Ponyboy could possibly get bullied. Although Ponyboy is a member of a gang known as the greasers, this does not prevent Ponyboy Curtis from making superlative grades. Also, he has yet to cause
To start off, Ponyboy will be in the care and protection of his family and friends. Ponyboy's friends and family have always been there to protect him. Pony boy was once hurt by the Socs. When his friends heard him calling for help, they arrived at the scene soon. They ensured that Pony boy was safe. His health may be in jeopardy because he smokes while with his family. Yet, putting Ponyboy in foster care will cause his smoking rate to go up since he is stressed not being able to see his family and friends. Ponyboy deserves to be in the safety of his family. …show more content…
He will continue going to his current school in which he excels in all of his classes. If he goes to foster care his grades can go down since he is angry or sad. Additionally, if Ponyboy goes to foster care he may have to switch to a new school in which he may not feel comfortable in. Many students do not always act mannerly to a new student. This means Ponyboy could possibly get bullied. Although Ponyboy is a member of a gang known as the greasers, this does not prevent Ponyboy Curtis from making superlative grades. Also, he has yet to cause