What my mother doesn't know
by Sonya Sones
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A teenage girl navigates the complexities of adolescence, friendship, family, and first love through a collection of poems.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentPoems discuss crushes, kissing, and romantic feelings openly.
No violence is depicted in the poems.
Mild language like 'damn' appears occasionally.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The poems are not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
Themes of attraction and identity are explored.
The worldview is secular and focused on personal experience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe narrator shows resilience in facing teen challenges.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Explores romantic attraction and familial love.
The narrator reflects on personal growth and understanding.
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