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TV Ratings
TV Parental Guidelines Ratings System
The TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board provides ratings for a pro-
gram overall, and content ratings to provide a clearer idea of the reason for
a program’s rating
Program Ratings
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.
TV-Y7 – Directed to Older Children
This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It may
be more appropriate for children who have acquired the devel-
opmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and
reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy
violence or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-G – General Audience
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Al-
though 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 language
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
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 moderate objectionable content.
TV-14 – Parents Strongly Cautioned
This program contains some material that many parents would
find unsuitable for children 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 unat-
tended. This program contains one or more types of objectionable content.
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