What does Pony predict the Shepard gang will grow up to be in the outsiders?

In "The Outsiders," Ponyboy predicts that the Shepard gang will likely continue their current lifestyle of crime and delinquency, mirroring the path of many others in their environment. He believes that without intervention or change, they will grow into adults who perpetuate the cycle of violence and poverty. Ponyboy reflects on the bleak future for those entrenched in gang culture, emphasizing how their circumstances shape their destinies. Ultimately, he hopes for a different outcome for himself and his friends, seeking a better path.