Sloth and thrift, or, The causes and correctives of social inequality
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 1847 publication explores the reasons behind social inequality, advocating for diligence and thrift as solutions to poverty.
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 story about social inequality.
This book does not depict any violence.
Profanity is absent from this publication.
No blasphemous language appears in this book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in this book.
This book contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical story.
The book promotes hard work and responsible financial habits.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters may show courage in overcoming hardship through effort.
A moral framework underpins the discussion of social conditions.
Love is shown through the desire for societal improvement.
The narrative encourages diligence and thrift as virtues.
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