Using the TV’s Features
Chapter 3
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US V-Chip Rating System
TV-MA (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).
TV-14 (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).
TV-PG (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).
TV-G (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).
TV-Y7 (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.
TV-Y (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.
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System
18+ (Adults)
Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of
violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18.
Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or
theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language
and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
14+ (Viewers 14 and over)
Programming contains themes or content which may not be
suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in
permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense
scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion.
Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be
frequent use of profanity.
PG (Parental Guidance)
Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be
suitable for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content
inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions
of conflict and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or
supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or
mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
G (General Audience)
Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not
designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the
audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or
emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict
realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other
Content Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.
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