Operators of Nepenthe Restaurant, a show place in Big Sur, CA, the Fassetts, Lolly and Bill, are busy most of the time and allow their five children simply to raise hell. They argue that it is children's role to have a good time. They have no concept of discipline. Evenings, the children entertain guests with folk dances before retiring to listen to classical music. Bill ponders how to secure the children's futures.