Abstract
Delinquency represents a failure of socialization. It is suggested that de linquents' patterns of play may be used as the context for teaching youths to adapt to societal demands. The game situation may be viewed as social life in miniature, requiring conformity to given rules and self-control. At the same time, games are uniquely self-reinforcing. The game preferences and behavior of delinquents are seen to differ from those of nondelin quents and may be used as the focus of a planned program of treatment.
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