For programs designed solely for children
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 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. For programs designed for the entire
audience, the general categories are:
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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