Controlled
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
Controlled explores the life of a teenager dealing with difficult family dynamics and emotional turmoil.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic relationships and their complexities are depicted.
Characters experience emotional and verbal conflict.
Significant profanity is used by characters throughout.
Blasphemous language is present in character dialogue.
Substance use is not a primary focus.
Themes of emotional distress and coping are present.
The emotional intensity can be unsettling for some readers.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are featured.
The worldview is secular, focusing on human relationships.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in navigating difficult situations.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Family relationships and their challenges are central.
The narrative touches on overcoming adversity.
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