Staying together
by Diane Hoh
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
Two teenagers, Sarah and Mark, navigate a complicated relationship and the pressures of their small town.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and kissing are present.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Some mild language may be present.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
No scary elements are present.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on relationships.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters face difficult decisions with some resolve.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Focuses on romantic love and relationship dynamics.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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