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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The waiting place

by Sean Kelley McKeever

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A group of teenagers navigates the challenges and uncertainties of life in a juvenile detention center.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are some implied romantic interests and situations.

Violence / Gore20

The setting involves conflict and difficult interactions.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or horror-themed.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show resilience and hope in adversity.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a prominent theme.

Love & Friendship20

Friendships and support systems are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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