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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Useful Fools

by C.A. Schmidt

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A group of teenagers gets involved in a complex situation where they are manipulated by adults, leading to moral dilemmas and difficult choices.

Concern Level

20/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interests and some suggestive situations may occur.

Violence / Gore20

Some conflict and tense situations arise.

Profanity / Language20

Some profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use10

Themes of peer pressure and difficult choices are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story explores manipulation and moral ambiguity.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Characters show courage in navigating difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and friendship are tested and shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Characters grapple with making right choices and learning.

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