Patrol
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young boy named Del is recruited into a gang and faces the harsh realities of street life.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentHints of sexual activity and exploitation are present.
The story depicts significant violence, including fights and shootings.
Profanity is frequently used throughout the narrative.
Some mild blasphemy is present.
Substance use, including drugs and alcohol, is depicted.
Themes of despair and hopelessness are present.
The gritty realism can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
A cynical and often hopeless worldview is presented.
Christians are not depicted, but authority figures are often corrupt.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDel shows some resilience in a difficult environment.
No true Christian faith elements are present.
Loyalty within the gang is a theme.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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