Playing in traffic
by Gail Giles
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A teenage girl named Sarah struggles with her identity and relationships after a traumatic event.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual situations and discussions are prominent and explicit.
Some violence is depicted, including physical altercations.
Profanity is frequently used by the characters.
Mild blasphemy may be present in dialogue.
Themes of substance use are present.
Themes of suicide and self-harm are explored.
Some disturbing themes may be present.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
Some LGBTQ+ themes may be present.
The worldview presented is secular and often cynical.
Christians are not a significant focus, but not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some courage in difficult circumstances.
No Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.
Relationships are complex and sometimes unhealthy.
The story does not focus on grace or repentance.
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