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V-Chip
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V/FV
is for V IO LE N C E /FAN TAS Y V IO LE N C E
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S
stands for S E X U AL C O N TE N T
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L
stands for strong LAN G U AG E
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D
stands for suggestive D IALO G
Viewing Guidelines
US V-Chip Ratings
U
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S
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PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS
Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children
.
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TV Y is Appropriate for All Children.
P rogram s are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including
children ages 2 - 6.
❒
TV Y7 is for Older Children.
M ost parents would find such program s suitable for children 7 and above. T hese program s m ay
contain som e m ild fantasy violence or com edic violence, which children should be able to discern
from reality.
Programs with the following ratings are designed for the entire audience
.
❒
TV G stands for General Audience.
M ost parents would find these program s suitable for all age groups. T hey contain little or no
violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.
❒
TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested.
M ay contain som e, but not m uch, strong language, lim ited violence, and som e suggestive sexual
dialog or situations. It is recommended that parents watch these program s first, or with their
children.
❒
TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.
P rogram s contain som e m aterial that m ay be unsuitable for children under the age of 14
including possible intense violence, sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely
suggestive dialog. P arents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14.
❒
TV MA Mature Audiences Only.
T hese program s are specifically for adults and m ay be unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of
age. T V M A program s m ay have extensive V, S , L, or D .
In addition to the ratings categories explained above, information on specific kinds of content are also
supplied with the V-C hip rating. These types of content may also be blocked. The content types are:
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