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Painstaking cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Painstaking

by Catharine M. Trowbridge

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1860

This book focuses on the importance of diligent effort and perseverance in achieving goals, illustrated through various examples.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The theme of painstaking effort contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

Violence is not present in this instructional narrative.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent in this book about diligent work.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content appears in this motivational text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The narrative does not include themes of suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book is not intended to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from this work.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical text.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The book promotes a strong work ethic and perseverance.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are found in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The book celebrates the courage of persistent effort.

Faith & Hope30

Moral principles are implicitly encouraged through hard work.

Love & Friendship10

Dedication to tasks can be seen as a form of care.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not central here.

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