It ain't always easy
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A young girl named Mary Alice struggles with her family's poverty and her own desires in rural Mississippi during the Great Depression.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild violence includes a dog fight and a character being hit.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMary Alice shows some courage in facing her circumstances.
Faith is implied through prayer and church attendance.
Family love and loyalty are important themes.
Moments of kindness and understanding offer grace.
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