Touch
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young woman, Maria, grapples with her attraction to her much older, married art teacher, Mr. Klein, and the complex emotions that arise from their interactions.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMaria and Mr. Klein's relationship is the central focus, with implied intimacy.
No significant violence is depicted.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary elements are present.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative explores complex adult themes without explicit moralizing.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaria shows some courage in navigating difficult emotions.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Maria experiences intense, albeit complicated, feelings for Mr. Klein.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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