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Teens · Ages 13–17

First lessons in gentleness and truth

by Adelia C. Graves

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1854

An older didactic text offering moral lessons and guidance, likely through stories and parables, emphasizing virtues like kindness and truth.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

55/ 100

Rich

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in these moral lessons.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a topic covered.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not address suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The content is free from scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is strongly rooted in 19th-century moralistic teachings.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There are no negative portrayals of Christians or God.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Lessons often highlight the courage to do what is right.

Faith & Hope50

The text implicitly promotes a Christian moral framework and values.

Love & Friendship60

Emphasis is placed on treating others with kindness and compassion.

Forgiveness & Redemption70

The core message revolves around truthfulness, gentleness, and moral rectitude.

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