Control freak
by Steve Moore
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
A teenager named Alex grapples with controlling their impulses and emotions, leading to conflict in relationships and school. They seek help to manage their behavior.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo explicit sexual content is present in the story.
Alex's anger leads to aggressive outbursts and conflict.
Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
Alex experiences intense emotional distress and anger.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on psychological struggles and self-improvement.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex shows courage in seeking help for their issues.
Christian faith is not a focus of this personal journey.
Relationships are strained but show potential for repair.
The story explores themes of self-awareness and change.
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