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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Playing for Keeps

by Jennifer Dugan

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A high school athlete grapples with her identity and a budding romance while navigating the pressures of sports and social life.

Concern Level

73/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Romantic and sexual intimacy are depicted with some explicitness.

Violence / Gore10

Some minor physical altercations or competitive aggression may occur.

Profanity / Language20

Moderate profanity, including common swear words, is present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes90

The central romance is between two girls, with affirmation.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Focus is on personal identity and relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters demonstrate courage in pursuing their desires and identities.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship80

The story centers on romantic love and its development.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of forgiveness or redemption are not central.

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