It could have been worse ...
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up in a difficult family situation.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic interest or discussion may occur.
The story may depict some domestic conflict or hardship.
Mild profanity might be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is present.
Hints of difficult emotional states may be present.
No explicit themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
A secular perspective on life's struggles is evident.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows resilience in difficult circumstances.
True Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family bonds and loyalty are explored.
The narrative may touch on overcoming adversity.
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