Scenes from film about teenage delinquency. Narrator says, "A quiet street in a peaceful happy small town. A town where the inhabitants can be reasonably certain of living their lives in safety." Shots of suburban streets, homes. Narrator says, "And raising their children in the kindly American family tradition to love and respect their parents and their neighbors." Shot of young mother ushering her children out the door of her home. Narrator says, "Yes it seems quiet and peaceful." Shot of young children walking along suburban street. Narrator says, "And yet in this same town there is an element of unrest which gives rise to considerable anxiety among its citizens." Shots of groups of young boys "at mischief," with pieces of wood and throwing rocks. Narrator says, "What should be a team is too often a gang." Shot of group of young boys playing on a small trail/ road. Shot of other boys on bicycles approaching. Shot of young boys (gang) putting hands on their hips. Shot of gang of young boys stealing other boys' bikes and beating them up. Narrator says, "Window replacements are a growing market." Shot of two boys throwing a rock at a shop window, which shatters. Shot of man running out of building and chasing them. Narrator says, "Retail merchandise is moving mysteriously fast." Shot of young woman stealing a pair of gloves from a department store, putting them in her purse. Quick shot of young boys playing a game on the sidewalk. Shot of young man and young woman smoking, leaning up against the corner of a building, watching as a couple leaves their car. Narrator says, "The law of supply and demand works too well in the used car market." Shot of young man and woman running over to car and jumping in. Narrator says, "Too many kids are in business at night." Shot of children stealing stuff off a train. Shot of man blowing whistle. Shot of children running away. Narrator says, "Nightlife has considerably altered..." Shots of children at a bar/ honky tonk, drinking and laughing.