Gannon and Friday find themselves assigned to the Juvenile Division, as problems involving kids seem to be growing exponentially. Much of the first portion of the show talks about the problems that occur with a growing city and a greater sense of disconnection--both from the community and within families. In other words, while kids are a serious problem here, Jack Webb is trying to draw some conclusions and figure out why. Not bad, either, as it really doesn't come off as preachy or schmaltzy.
The main problem the men must investigate are a rash of shoplifting. The stuff being stolen is mostly unimportant--what IS important is that the kids do it to belong to some sort of a 'club'. Interestingly, when two of the club members are caught, the reactions of the mothers are like night and day. In the latter case, the mother's indifference is pretty sad--and it makes you feel a bit sorry for the kid.
Well written and a bit more profound than usual for the show.
The main problem the men must investigate are a rash of shoplifting. The stuff being stolen is mostly unimportant--what IS important is that the kids do it to belong to some sort of a 'club'. Interestingly, when two of the club members are caught, the reactions of the mothers are like night and day. In the latter case, the mother's indifference is pretty sad--and it makes you feel a bit sorry for the kid.
Well written and a bit more profound than usual for the show.