
Being Selfish
by Joy Berry
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
This book offers advice to children on understanding and managing selfish behavior.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
No violence is depicted in this advice book.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language is present in the book.
No substance abuse is discussed in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult elements are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview promotes healthy emotional development.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLearning to control impulses requires some courage.
Faith is not a theme in this self-help book.
Understanding others' feelings is encouraged.
The book focuses on learning and growth.
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