The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
From New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young comes a duology set in a chilling world where teen suicide has become an epidemic—and the Program is the only solution.
In The Program, Sloane and her boyfriend, James, fight to stay out of a government facility that “cures” teen depression by erasing their memories.
Their story continues in The Treatment as the couple tries to escape from the Program while untangling all the secrets and lies that surround them.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The books depict a disturbing backdrop of teen suicide and a government program that manipulates memories, which can be seen as a form of psychological violence. The narrative explores the emotional turmoil of characters facing these issues. The books are set against a dark dystopian backdrop where a teen suicide epidemic is prevalent, creating a tense and frightening atmosphere for readers. Themes of memory manipulation and government control add to the unsettling nature of the story.
Does The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment have violence?
The books depict a disturbing backdrop of teen suicide and a government program that manipulates memories, which can be seen as a form of psychological violence. The narrative explores the emotional turmoil of characters facing these issues.
Does The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment have scary content?
The books are set against a dark dystopian backdrop where a teen suicide epidemic is prevalent, creating a tense and frightening atmosphere for readers. Themes of memory manipulation and government control add to the unsettling nature of the story.
Does The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment have religious themes?
No religious content, practices, or beliefs are detected in the narrative of 'The Program & The Treatment'.
Does The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment have racial/cultural content?
No race or racism themes are present in the narrative of 'The Program & The Treatment'.
Does The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment have profanity?
Some reviews mention the presence of language that may not be suitable for younger readers, indicating the use of profanity in the dialogue.
Does The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the narrative of 'The Program & The Treatment'.
Does The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment have sexual identity?
The narrative includes romantic elements where characters engage in sexual activities, described as occurring with protection. The sexual content is noted to be present but not graphically detailed.
Does The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment have gender roles?
Some reviews suggest that the portrayal of male characters may imply traditional gender roles, with one review indicating a perception of male superiority. However, the overall framing of gender roles is not clearly defined.
Does The Program & The Treatment The Program; The Treatment have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results related to 'The Program & The Treatment'.
