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IMOGEN, OBVIOUSLY
Is IMOGEN, OBVIOUSLY appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.
Imogen Scott, who is straight, goes along with a tale told by her friend Lili that the two of them dated. (Ages 14 and up)
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Age guidanceAges 13+
Strongest cautionsLGBTQIA characters 5/5 · Romance 4/5 · Sexual content & nudity 2/5
Strongest positivesDiverse representation 4/5 · Kindness & empathy 4/5
Recommendation3.8/5
Diverse representation; strongest caution: lgbtqia characters.
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What parents should know
Teen themes include questioning sexuality, romance, kissing, social conflict, mild language, and party-related references; treatment is generally non-graphic and emotionally appropriate for many teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Diverse representation; strongest caution: lgbtqia characters.
Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 13+Main watch-out: LGBTQIA characters 5/5
Recommendation 3.8/5Show Wikipedia summary
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Recommended age13+
Strongest cautions
- LGBTQIA characters5/5
- Romance4/5
- Sexual content & nudity2/5
Strongest positives
- Diverse representation4/5
- Kindness & empathy4/5
- Positive messages4/5
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Violence · 0/5
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