What is the theme in Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman?

Another theme is troubled youth.

Troubled Youth

Although Dance Hall of the Dead focuses on the diversity and prejudices of several different ethnicities, the author's theme of troubled youth underscores that human flaws are common to all races. Raising children may be conducted quite differently by distinct cultures, but the need to raise children is central to all human cultures. Unfortunately, many people of varying ethnicities fail in this ever-important task, as Leaphorn realizes when he meets Susanne.