My Parents Are Users
Ron Climer
My Parents Are Users
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Christian Living - Encouragement
by Ron Climer
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The soft creak of a wooden floor and a quiet whisper fill the room. Imagine feeling confused and unsure about things happening at home, but not knowing who to trust or where to turn. Sometimes, the answers come from the most unexpected places—and that can bring both hope and questions.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader addresses the difficult topic of parental substance use from a Christian perspective, offering gentle guidance and reassurance for young children. Designed for ages 5-8, it uses accessible language to help children understand and cope with complex family situations while promoting faith-based support. Parents should note the sensitive theme but find it handled with care and positivity.
Why we rated My Parents Are Users 7ME
My Parents Are Users is written at a Level 2 reading level across 21 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My Parents Are Users works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate My Parents Are Users as 7ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Family Change.
Thematically, My Parents Are Users explores christianity, family, children & youth, and faith & hope — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about christianity, family, children & youth.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781563090967
- Pages
- 21
- Publisher
- World Changers Resources
- Published
- June 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction