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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

How They Met, and Other Stories

by David Levithan

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

This is a collection of interconnected short stories exploring the beginnings of various relationships. It delves into the emotions and experiences of young people meeting and falling in love.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some kissing and romantic intimacy are depicted.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in the stories.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may appear in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the stories.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

Some stories may touch on diverse relationships.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular, focusing on human connection.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show some courage in pursuing relationships.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship60

Various forms of love and connection are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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