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Chapter 3
Using the System
NC-17—No One 17 and Under Admitted. An NC-17 rated motion
picture is one that, in the view of the Rating Board, most parents would
consider patently too adult for their children 17 and under. No children
will be admitted. NC-17 does not mean “obscene” or “pornographic” in
the common or legal meaning of those words, and should not be
construed as a negative judgment in any sense. The rating simply
signals that the content is appropriate only for an adult audience. An
NC-17 rating can be based on violence, sex, aberrational behavior, drug
abuse or any other element that most parents would consider too strong
and therefore off-limits for viewing by their children
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NR/AO—Not Rated. Programs created before MPAA rating system
have an NR/AO rating. Also, if connection to the satellite is lost, the
NR/AO rating appears.
TV Ratings
TV Ratings contain information about the audience and a content label.
Audience Ratings of TV Ratings
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.
TV-Y7-FV—Directed to Older Children—Fantasy Violence. 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
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