Ponyboy’s brothers love him very much but he does cause many problems. Although Ponyboy might be happy while living with his brothers, there is positive reasoning behind him going into the system or to a foster home. "How'd you like that haircut to begin just below the neck?" (5). This shows that Ponyboy would be better off in a home because he wouldn’t be put in dangerous situations or fight as much. On the other hand, his older brothers will always look out for him and never let him down. Additionally, Ponyboy should remain loyal to his gang and his brothers because they are the only family he has left. “You take up for your buddies no matter what they do. When you're in a gang, you stick up for the members.” (66). This shows that Ponyboy is showing no indications …show more content…
Darry and Sodapop are there to comfort him when he is sad. And his fellow gang members are always there to protect him when he gets into trouble. In conclusion, Ponyboy should should stay in the hands of his brothers and not be sent to a foster home or into the system because he is being properly cared for and loved very