Ponyboy has a more realistic standpoint, because he has a difficult time with his parent’s recent deaths. On the other side of the argument Cherry explains how both the Greasers and Socs both have it rough. One reason Ponyboy has a more realistic stand point is the greasers have less money and less privilege.    

      One reason the Greasers have it worst off is they have less money to get schooled which forces them to drop out of school early to support their families in the bills . For example Darry Pony’s brother dropped out of school to support his two brothers. But on the other side Soc’s will most likely be able to go to college and not drop out of high school.

      Another reason the Greaser’s have it worse than the Soc’s is they are most likely more privileged ,because the Soc’s drive blue Mustangs and red Corvairs , also the Soc’s have enough time to jump Greasers. Most likely because they don’t have to work due to their privileged lives.

      Some may argue that “Things are rough allover” said Cherry Valence on page 34. However the Greasers have it worst off because they are not as privileged as the Soc’s.

        In conclusion the Greasers have it worse off than the Greasers because of the money and privileged differences from the Soc’s.

Should Young People be Allowed to do Extreme Sports?

     Young people should be allowed to do extreme sports, because they teach you how to take risks, also it will keep you motivated in school.

        

         One reason extreme sports are important is they help you develop risk management skills that you can use later in life. Jammie Burr Professor of Exercise Physiology says, “Risk taking is crucial in the development of risk management skills and the mental health of adolescents.” This factor will help the individual prosper later in life by letting them know if something is safe or too dangerous.  

       

       Another reason extreme sports are important is they help students keep motivated. To prove this statement Burr also says,” Risk free activities deprive young people of the opportunity to test themselves while engaging in age appropriate activity (…)” Young people need this risk and activity to keep them motivated in exceeding well in schools and life.

      

       On the other side of the topic some may argue that” With extreme sports we’re not just talking about the possibility of a broken leg or a torn ligament.(…) Massive head trauma that can cause permanent brain damage and even death is a very real possibility .” However, there may be many risks in extreme sports, there is also many good things that come out of extreme sports like learning how to take risks affectively.

       In conclusion extreme sports are more of a good thing, because they will help you develop skills you can use later in life.