"It's not my job!"
by Ted Lish
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young boy named Ted struggles with responsibility and the consequences of his actions when he refuses to help his family.
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 this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTed learns to be courageous in facing his responsibilities.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this story.
Ted's actions eventually show a developing love for his family.
Ted learns to accept consequences and make amends.
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