Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
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Mature Audience Only
. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under
17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity
(S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned
. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children
under 14. 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 content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations
(S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested
. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).
General Audience
. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual
dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older
. Designed for children ages 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 (FV) or comedic violence, or may
frighten children under the age of 7.
All Children
. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from
ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
Age-Based
Rating
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
TV-Y7
TV-Y
