In the early 60’s one of our local tv stations had a show called Juvenile Judge. They would take actual juvenile court cases and reenact them. Often times the child came from a home where a female grandparent would the child’s guardian. After questioning the child, the parent or guardian was asked about the child. Almost without exception the parent or guardian reported the child was never a problem. He’s such a good boy was often heard. The judge would then ask a probation officer if the child had previous contact with the court. Again, almost without exception, the child had a laundry list of prior offenses.
OMG!! WE had that show in Cincinnati in the 50’s and it was always WHITE boys/////my brother was one of the actors!!!