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  | younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content  | 
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  | Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or  | 
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  | 18+ | (Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements  | 
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  | viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the  | 
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  | 14+ | (Viewers 14 and over) Programming contains themes or content which may  | 
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  | Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence. Could deal with mature  | 
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  | and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other  | 
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Chapter 4  |