Who would want a family to be torn apart? In a situation like this, it would be the correct judgment. Ponyboy Curtis is a 14-year old teenager from New York. Since his parents died, he has been under the care of his 20-year old brother, "Darry" Curtis. While under his protection, Ponyboy has been in many gang related crimes such as murder and assault. Ponyboy will be sent to a foster home, so he will be in less danger, less involved with crimes, and will have better health as his life continues. Foster care will allow Ponyboy to have a better life.
First, when Ponyboy lives away from the savageness and lack of compassion that is gang activity, he will be in a much safer environment. A rival gang, the Socs, could jump and/or kill him at any time in his own neighborhood. If Ponyboy goes to foster care, the Socs should not be able to get to him since they will not know where he lives. Also, with a better financial state than that of his original home, he is safe from a food born illness and malnutrition. There may be a possibility of being neglected in certain foster homes, but many statistics show that Ponyboy has a low chance of being neglected.
Also, without bad influences and examples such as, now deceased, Dallas Winston, Ponyboy will be less likely to be involved in crimes. In the past, Ponyboy was involved in the murder of Bob …show more content…
Staying in his present neighborhood, he could go to the movies with no guarantee that he will come back safe or unhurt. He may not even come back at all. In a new, better neighborhood, Ponyboy is away from all the gang activity and peer pressure. He will definitely be safer, less involved in crime, and he will make better choices regarding what he eats, drinks, and smokes. So, Ponyboy will have a much better and longer future if he leaves all the controversy, murder, and wrong choices
First, when Ponyboy lives away from the savageness and lack of compassion that is gang activity, he will be in a much safer environment. A rival gang, the Socs, could jump and/or kill him at any time in his own neighborhood. If Ponyboy goes to foster care, the Socs should not be able to get to him since they will not know where he lives. Also, with a better financial state than that of his original home, he is safe from a food born illness and malnutrition. There may be a possibility of being neglected in certain foster homes, but many statistics show that Ponyboy has a low chance of being neglected.
Also, without bad influences and examples such as, now deceased, Dallas Winston, Ponyboy will be less likely to be involved in crimes. In the past, Ponyboy was involved in the murder of Bob …show more content…
Staying in his present neighborhood, he could go to the movies with no guarantee that he will come back safe or unhurt. He may not even come back at all. In a new, better neighborhood, Ponyboy is away from all the gang activity and peer pressure. He will definitely be safer, less involved in crime, and he will make better choices regarding what he eats, drinks, and smokes. So, Ponyboy will have a much better and longer future if he leaves all the controversy, murder, and wrong choices