If they kept running away they would just get in more trouble than if they just turned them selves in.
More specifically they did so in order to claim self-defense in Johnny's killing of a Socials gang member named Bob Sheldon. Johnny knew that if he stayed on the run, the other Greasers would still be scrutinized by the police, and Ponyboy wouldn't have a chance to succeed in life. Johnny was willing to face the consequences in order to continue protecting his friends.
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If the parents are of faith and go to church, then they should bring their young children with them to give them a base of learning on religion from which to decide. But if, after the children reach the age where they can decide for themselves, they decide they don't want to go, then the parents need to respect their child's feelings about it and not force them to go if they don't want to. Also, if, when the young children become older, they decide they prefer to try another faith, then they should be allowed that choice, too.
wait till child is old enough to decide for themselves
johnny cade was 16 in the book the yougest next to ponyboy andeverybode's kid brother and the gang's pet he was high strung and loyaly and abrave little geraser and he had been jumped by scoces in the past so johnny is scaterr brianed and jumpey he now carre's with him a six,inch, switchblade with him and he now carre's with him a scrar om his let cheek
The "stay gold" speech in "The Outsiders" is given by Johnny to Ponyboy before he dies. Johnny tells Ponyboy to "stay gold" as a way to encourage him to hold onto his innocence and optimism despite the harsh realities of their lives. It serves as a reminder to Ponyboy to stay true to himself and to not let the troubles of the world harden his heart.
They decide for themselves at 18. Before that it is up to the parents.
Popular Sovereignty
One of the main lessons in "The Outsiders" is the importance of looking beyond labels and stereotypes to see the humanity in others. The novel emphasizes the idea that people are more alike than they are different, regardless of social class or background. It also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the impact of violence on individuals and communities.
He is just a boyBob was drowning PonyboyBob was going to kill Johnny next if Johnny did not stab him.He could not eat ponies as the southerners would say.
John C. Calhoun, a prominent political figure in the 19th century, argued that each state should have the right to decide on the issue of slavery for themselves. This concept became known as "popular sovereignty" and was a central point of debate leading up to the Civil War in the United States.
Not necessarily. If they are capable of doing their own software development or providing other software services, they could do it themselves. They can decide on what they can do themselves and what they need from providers.
Who the hell is Johnny?