Believe in them and compliment them on whatever they are doing that they enjoy doing.
No one she was never identified
Always treat others in a good manner no matter what their social status is.... at least that's what I learned from it ;)
Answer:
Ponyboy feels bad because he knows that he knows he'll probably be sent away-- or what Darry and Soda refer it to as: "The Boys Home"
(I hope this helps! I actually read The Outsiders last year; it was great!)