Interviewer:Thank you for meeting with me, Sodapop. You were in one of Tula’s gangs,How has that affected your life? Sodapop: Well, it’s true that I once was a hood, but now I finally have my GED which was difficult for me to get and now i'm finally job hunting for a new job. Interviewer:What have you been doing these past ten years. Sodapop: Well i've been trying to go back to school and I finally got my GED, and I got married 2 years ago to the girl who i've dated for 5 years. And we now have twins a baby boy and girl. Interviewer:What motivated you to go continue your education and get your GED? Sodapop: My kids were my motivation when i saw them for the first time. I wanted them to be proud of me when they're older I wanted to