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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

What are ya?

by Jenny Pausacker

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1987

A group of teenagers grapples with identity, peer pressure, and the challenges of growing up in the 1980s.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some discussions and implied situations touch on teenage sexuality.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in casual dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present in the narrative.

Substance Use10

There are mentions of underage drinking in social settings.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent from this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The narrative reflects societal norms and teen attitudes of the 1980s.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters face challenges and try to navigate difficult choices.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Friendships and peer relationships are explored with their ups and downs.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of self-discovery and learning from mistakes are present.

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