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MA 14 PG G Y7 Y
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V/FV — — — —
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L — — —
D — —
VIEWING GUIDELINES
❒V/FV is for VIOLENCE / FANTASY VIOLENCE
❒S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT
❒L stands for strong LANGUAGE
❒D stands for suggestive DIALOG
U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following Ratings are appropriate for Children.
❒TV Y is Appropriate for All Children. Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6.
❒TV Y7 is for Older Children. Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above. There may exist some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence. Children should be able to discern reality from fantasy.
Programs with the following Ratings are appropriate for the entire audience.
❒TV G stands for General Audience . Most parents would find these programs suitable for all age groups. They contain little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.
❒TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested.
May contain some, but not much, strong language, limited violence, and some suggestive sexual dialog or situations. It is recommended that parents watch these programs first, or with their children.
❒TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Programs contain some material that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14 including possible intense violence, sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialog. Parents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14.
❒TV MA Mature Audiences Only. These programs are specifically for adults and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age. TV MA programs may have extensive V, S, L, or D.
