Parents on Probation

"Parents on Probation" is a profound exploration of the relationship between parental responsibility and juvenile delinquency. Written by Miriam Van Waters, a prominent social worker and reformer in the juvenile court system, the work examines how the breakdown of the family unit and the failure of parents to adapt to a changing society contribute to the struggles of youth.

Through clinical observations and courtroom experience, Van Waters posits that parents are effectively "on probation,"...