Just this once
by Alice Schick
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
A young woman faces a difficult decision and its immediate consequences, exploring themes of responsibility and regret.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentImplied romantic or sexual situations may be present.
Emotional conflict and difficult situations occur.
Some mild profanity might be used.
No blasphemous language is present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The focus is on choices and consequences, not self-harm.
The story is dramatic but not scary.
The narrative is realistic and free of occult elements.
This book does not feature LGBTQ+ themes.
The worldview is realistic and focuses on personal choices.
Christian characters or themes are not prominent.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters face difficult choices with some bravery.
Faith is not a central element in this story.
Relationships and their complexities are explored.
The story touches on the idea of learning from mistakes.
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