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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Payback

by Melody Carlson

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A teenage girl named Jessie struggles with her past actions and seeks to make amends.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

65/ 100

Rich

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

A past relationship and its consequences are alluded to, but not explicit.

Violence / Gore20

There are references to past destructive behavior and its fallout.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue reflecting teen speech.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use10

The consequences of past actions might touch on themes of despair.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No explicit instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story focuses on emotional and social challenges, not scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes or witchcraft are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in this narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story implicitly promotes a worldview of personal responsibility and change.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively; the focus is on personal growth.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Jessie shows courage in facing her past and seeking forgiveness.

Faith & Hope60

Faith is presented as a path to healing and making amends.

Love & Friendship50

Love is shown through forgiveness and the desire to repair relationships.

Forgiveness & Redemption80

Themes of repentance, grace, and making things right are central.

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