V-Chip Rating Explanations
US V-Chip Rating System
contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
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).
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System
18+ (Adult): 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 an d explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
14+ (Viewer 14 and over): Programming contains themes or contents which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by
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
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.