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You have to be nice to someone on their birthday cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

You have to be nice to someone on their birthday

by Barbara Bottner

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A young girl named Jenny learns about empathy and kindness when she has to be nice to a classmate she dislikes.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in the story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on interpersonal relationships and kindness.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Jenny shows some courage in trying to be nice.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Learning to be kind and empathetic is a focus.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story touches on understanding and forgiveness.

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