A Matter of Principle
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A teenage girl grapples with her parents' strict religious beliefs and her own desires for independence.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo explicit sexual content is present in the book.
Violence is not a feature of this story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language is absent from the text.
Substance use is not depicted in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are featured in the book.
A strict, conservative Christian worldview is central to the family's life.
Christians are portrayed positively within their community.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in questioning her beliefs.
True Christian faith is a core element of the family's life.
Family love is tested by differing beliefs and desires.
Themes of grace, understanding, and personal growth are explored.
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