Self-dependence, or, I'll not do so again
by American Sunday-School Union. Committee of Publication
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1847
This moral tale from 1847 follows a young boy named Thomas who learns the hard way about the consequences of his own actions and the importance of self-reliance.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical moral tale.
No violence is depicted in this story about personal responsibility.
Profanity is absent from the narrative of Thomas's self-discovery.
No blasphemous language appears in this cautionary tale.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this 19th-century story.
Suicide or self-harm is not present in this book.
This book contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this story.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical narrative.
This book promotes self-reliance and personal accountability.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThomas shows some courage in facing the results of his mistakes.
The story implies a moral framework without explicit Christian doctrine.
Love is shown through familial support and the desire for improvement.
The narrative emphasizes learning from errors and making amends.
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