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Young Adults · Ages 15+

The daddy machine

by Johnny Valentine

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1992

This book explores the complex relationships within a family and the impact of a father's absence on his children.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Sexual themes and implied sexual activity are present.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild conflict and arguments occur.

Profanity / Language30

Profanity is used by some characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a central theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes20

Some discussion of sexuality may touch on LGBTQ+ topics.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative explores societal issues without a strong worldview focus.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters face difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Family dynamics and strained relationships are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of understanding and reconciliation are present.

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