The hand-me-down kid
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A young boy named Billy struggles to fit in and find his place after his parents' divorce.
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.
There are some instances of mild conflict or arguments between characters.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story focuses on emotional and social realism, not fear.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story deals with the impact of divorce on a child.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows resilience in adapting to his new circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family members demonstrate love and support for Billy.
The story implies the importance of finding belonging and acceptance.
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