Why did pony boy wish everything went back to normal?

Ponyboy wished everything would go back to normal because he longed for the simplicity and safety of his pre-crisis life, before the tensions and violence between the Greasers and Socs escalated. The turmoil and loss he experienced forced him to confront harsh realities and the fragility of life, leaving him yearning for the innocence and stability of his childhood. He felt overwhelmed by the changes and wanted to escape the pain and chaos surrounding him.