 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 developmental 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. Therefore, parents may wish to consider
the suitability of this program for their very young
children. Note: For those programs where fantasy
violence may be more intense or more combative than
other programs in this category, such programs will
be designated TV-Y7-FV. |
 TV-G
General Audience. |
Most
parents would find this program suitable for all
ages. Although 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 one or more of the following:
moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S),
infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive
dialogue (D). |
 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 unattended. This program contains one
or more of the following: intense violence (V),
intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language
(L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D). |
 TV-MA
Mature Audience Only. |
This
program is specifically designed to be viewed by
adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children
under 17. This program contains one or more
of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit
sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language
(L). |
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