Taking care of Carruthers
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
This humorous story follows a young boy named Carruthers as he tries to manage his mischievous pet.
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 the narrative.
Mild slapstick or chaotic situations occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.
No scary or horror elements are featured.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on lighthearted fun and pet ownership.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCarruthers shows persistence in dealing with his pet.
Faith is not a theme in this story.
Carruthers's interactions with his pet show affection.
The story is primarily for entertainment and humor.
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