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TV GUIDELINES and MOVIE RATINGS
1. TV GUIDE LINES
TV-MA : Mature audiences only
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be
unsuitable for children under 17. This program contains one or more of the following:
graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).
TV-14 : Children 14 and over
This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
childern under 14 years of age. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in
monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14
watch unattended, This program contains one or more of the following : intense
violence (V), intense sexual situation (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely sug-
gestive dialogue (D).
TV-PG : Parental guidance suggested
This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The theme itself may
call for parental guidance and/or the program contains one or more of the following :
moderate violence (V), some sexual situation (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or
some suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-G : All ages
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Although this rating does
not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger
children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong lan-
guage and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-Y7 : Children 7 and order
This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It may be more appropriate
for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fan-
tasy violence or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
Therefore, parents may wish to consider the suitability of this program for their very
young children.
Note : For those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense or more com-
bative than other programs in this category, such programs will be designated TV-Y7-
FV.
TV-Y : All children
This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-
action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very
young audience, including children from ages 2-6 This program is not expected to
frighten younger children.
Chapter 6 : Additional Features
