The trouble with Dad
by Babette Cole
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
A humorous and chaotic look at the challenges and joys of family life from a child's perspective.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in The Trouble with Dad.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is shown.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe family shows resilience in dealing with chaos.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story highlights familial love and connection.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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