I believe that Ponyboy is better off going to the system, because of how much danger he’s in, how much danger he puts himself in, and what he does. “How’d you like that haircut to begin just below the chin ?” Walking home alone, …show more content…
He missed more days after getting back from fighting and getting an concussion. “Today’s Tuesday, and you’ve been delirious since Saturday night.” Ponyboy fought in the rumble, and got kicked in the head, which caused his concussion. This isn’t good because he got seriously hurt and missed more school. “Darry, I’m not ever going to be able to make up the school I’ve missed. And I’ve still got to got to court and talk to the police about Bob’s getting killed. And now… with Dally..”Ponyboy knows he can’t make up what he missed, and it’s going to hurt him. Their not going to clear him to go to school till he’s fine, and talks to the police about both deaths, which also means he misses even more school. In conclusion, Ponyboy missed a big part of his education, and has got some serious damage being involved in fights. In the system, probably the only reason he’ll be missing school is because of sickness, but most likely be in any