Chapter 3
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Using the Monitor’s Features
The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating
Limit
screen.
Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
Mature Audience Only - Specifically designed to be viewed by adults
and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of
the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
TV-14
Parents Strongly Cautioned - Contains some material that many
parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. 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
content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
TV-PG
Parental Guidance Suggested - Contains material that parents may
find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents 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).
TV-G
General Audience - Most parents would find this program suitable for
all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no
strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
TV-Y7
Directed to Children 7 Years and Older - Designed for children ages
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 (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten
children under the age of 7.
TV-Y
All Children - Themes and elements in this program are designed for a
young audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to
frighten younger children.
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