Journal of a schoolyard bully
by Farley Katz
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A middle schooler named Alex struggles with his own bullying behavior and learns to empathize with his victims.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Bullying incidents and their emotional impact are described.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance abuse is a theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains no scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex shows courage in confronting his own actions.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Themes of empathy and understanding are explored.
Themes of repentance and change are central.
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