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Teens · Ages 14–16

Impulse and principle

by Anne W. Abbot

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1864

This novel explores the internal struggles of characters as they navigate the conflict between their impulses and their principles.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No explicit sexual content is present.

Violence / Gore5

Internal conflicts may lead to emotional distress.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

Characters may experience significant emotional turmoil.

Scary / Disturbing0

The focus is on internal struggles, not external scares.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative explores moral choices and consequences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayal of Christians is central.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters grapple with courage to act on principles.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a central theme in this novel.

Love & Friendship15

Relationships show varying degrees of affection and duty.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The concept of right and wrong is explored.

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