The Program
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
In a dystopian future, teenagers are forced to undergo a procedure to erase traumatic memories, leading to unexpected consequences.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.
The story depicts the forced erasure of memories and its aftermath.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The theme of memory erasure touches on psychological distress.
The dystopian setting and memory manipulation can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are prominent or affirmed.
The worldview questions societal control and individual autonomy.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show significant courage in resisting the system.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Some familial and romantic affection is shown.
No explicit themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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