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"This boy was out of control at home, never out of mischief; he is not in an approved school. He has benefitted very much from his stay there. Council house, not very clean. Family relationships were harmonious before the war, now indifferent. NSSPCC were interested as mother left the children to go out to dances. Dr confirms this boy was out of hand. Decent family but they don't pay their bills."

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"This lad has been stealing hens. Father, farm worker. Mother, dead. House very clean, not overcrowded, but they are thought to be a loose lot - stepmother is not particular. Two younger siblings truant."

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"This child is highly strung, has had to stay off the Guides because of her nerves. Suffers from worms, turns ill easily. Bright. Mother separated from father, having a high old time. House: 2 rooms, clean."

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"This boy has been very difficult at school, is still a problem, dull. He upsets the others and is a bully. Had a greenstick fracture some time ago. Father, said to drink, has not a good name. Mother, 40+, is peculiar, does not know much about the scrubbing-brush."

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"IQ of 79. This boy is always suspect of stealing and telling lies. Steals silly things e.g. beads. Not dull and backward, just queer. Polished, good manners. Keen on natural history. Parents separated."

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"This is a very bad girl, a tomboy, does malicious mischief, leads younger boys astray. Not very good at school. Illegitimate. Dealth with in the courts after repeated warnings. A problem. Home only passably clean."

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"Problem at school, undisciplined, upsets the others. Teacher reluctant to give information about him. Father thinks children are perfect - they are spoilt. Dr says he is spoilt, a problem to the teacher but all right with a man."

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"This boy stole a bicycle, not very bright, cries whenever you speak to him, mentally weak, irresponsible. Minister thinks this boy is all right but in a bad environment."

Scope and Contents "Broke into a store with [34.70]. Clean house, four rooms. Presbyterian. He is irresponsible and smokes a lot. Nurse says they are a peculiar family, always thieving. PC says they are steerin' boys, none bright. [Male informant] says they are only a bit out of hand, very responsive and have a moral sense. [Male teacher] says this boy gave no trouble at school, was not very bright, dirty and untidy, a bad writer. Dr says this boy lacked parental control. Dull. Interfered with a little girl,...

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"This boy is a ringleader of mischief, a little devil, tough, was admonished in court. Now working on a farm."

Relatives in survey: 34.26