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Young Adults · Ages 16+

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

by Emily M. Danforth

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

After her parents die in a car accident, Cameron Post is sent to a Christian conversion therapy camp when her aunt discovers her relationship with a female friend.

Concern Level

93/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content45

Descriptions of adolescent sexual experimentation and on-page making out occur throughout the story.

Violence / Gore15

Physical violence is minimal, though there are descriptions of a self-inflicted injury.

Profanity / Language60

Strong language and various profanities are used frequently by the teenage characters.

Blasphemy40

The narrative includes several instances of God's name being used as an exclamation.

Substance Use50

Teen characters engage in underage drinking and recreational marijuana use.

Suicide & Self-Harm70

A secondary character attempts a graphic act of self-harm following psychological distress.

Scary / Disturbing20

The emotional intensity of the conversion camp setting creates a distressing atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There are no occult or supernatural elements in this realistic fiction novel.

Sexuality & Gender Themes95

The book centers on lesbian identity and affirms same-sex relationships as natural.

Worldview & Spirituality90

The story promotes individual autonomy and self-discovery over traditional religious moral frameworks.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal85

The Christian characters and the 'Promise' camp are depicted as harmful, repressive, and misguided.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Cameron shows bravery in maintaining her identity despite intense pressure to change.

Faith & Hope10

Religious faith is portrayed primarily as a tool for suppression rather than a source of truth.

Love & Friendship50

Cameron finds support and loyalty through 'found family' friendships with other outcasts.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The focus is on escaping unhealthy environments rather than reconciliation or biblical forgiveness.

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