Chapter 3
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Using the System
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 itself may call for
parental guidance and/or the program may contain one or more of the
following: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L),
some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
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