The Impossible Parents
by Brian Patten
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
This book explores the often-humorous and challenging experiences of a child dealing with their unconventional parents.
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.
Violence is absent from the storyline.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is featured in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story does not contain scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted in the story.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this narrative.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows resilience in dealing with their parents.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the story.
The story implies a form of parental love despite eccentricities.
Themes of grace and mercy are not central to the plot.
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