What moms can't do
by Douglas Wood
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young boy named Alex discovers his mother possesses extraordinary abilities, challenging his perception of her.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Mild peril may be present as Alex learns about his mother's powers.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language is absent from the narrative.
There is no depiction of substance use.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this book.
Some scenes might be slightly unsettling as Alex's world changes.
The mother's abilities lean towards the supernatural, not explicitly occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is primarily focused on family and personal discovery.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex shows courage in accepting his mother's unique nature.
Faith is not a prominent element in the story.
The core of the story is the evolving love between mother and son.
Acceptance and understanding are subtly encouraged.
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