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ow do I operate the V-chip?
TV-G (General audience): Most parents would find this rating suitable for all ages.
Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most
parents may let younger children watch TV-G programs unattended.
It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or
situations.
TV-PG (D/L/S/V: Parental guidance suggested): This rating 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 situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or
some suggestive dialogue (D).
TV PARENTAL GUIDE
NONE
TV-Y
BLOCKING
VIEW
TV-Y7
FANTASY V
- - - -
T
T V
V -- G
G
VIOLENCE
- - - -
TV-PG
SEXUAL
- - - -
TV-14
LANGUAGE
- - - -
TV-MA
DIALOG
- - - -
TV PARENTAL GUIDE
NONE
TV-Y
BLOCKING
VIEW
TV-Y7
FANTASY V
- - - -
TV-G
VIOLENCE
VIEW
T
T V
V -- P
P G
G
SEXUAL
VIEW
TV-14
LANGUAGE
VIEW
TV-MA
DIALOG
VIEW
H
ow do I operate the V-chip?
TV-Y7 (FV;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 developmental skills
needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality.
Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence or comedic
violence that may frighten children under the age of 7.
Therefore, parents may wish to consider the suitability of this program for their very
young children.
TV PARENTAL GUIDE
NONE
TV-Y
BLOCKING VIEW
T
T V
V -- Y
Y 7
7
FANTASY V
VIEW
TV-G
VIOLENCE
- - - -
TV-PG
SEXUAL
- - - -
TV-14
LANGUAGE
- - - -
TV-MA
DIALOG
- - - -
NOTE
For those program where fantasy violence may be more intense or more
combative than other programs in this category may be designated TV-Y7-FV.