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Young Adults · Ages 15+

The border

by Steve Schafer

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A young man named Jake is caught between two worlds, his rural upbringing and the allure of a dangerous border town.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some sexual situations and discussions are present.

Violence / Gore60

Significant violence, including fighting and threats, occurs.

Profanity / Language50

Frequent and strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy20

Some blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use20

Some discussion and depiction of substance use occurs.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Mild themes of despair may be present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The dangerous setting creates some tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The gritty realism may present a secular worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Jake faces difficult choices with some bravery.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Relationships are complex and sometimes strained.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Limited themes of consequence for actions are shown.

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