Rolling the R's
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
This novel explores the life of a Filipino-American teenager navigating his identity, sexuality, and family relationships in the 1980s.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentExplicit sexual encounters and discussions are present between male characters.
Some physical altercations and bullying occur.
Frequent profanity is used by multiple characters.
Mild blasphemy may occur in casual dialogue.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the narrative.
The protagonist's gay identity and relationships are central to the plot.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate courage in living authentically.
Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.
Romantic love and familial love are explored in depth.
Themes of acceptance are present, but not explicit repentance or grace.
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