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ALL CHILDREN—Program is designed to
be appropriate for children ages 2-6.
DIRECTED TO OLDER CHILDREN—
Program is designed for children 7 and
above. Material may include mild fantasy
violence (FV) or comedic violence.
GENERAL AUDIENCE—Program suitable
for all ages. Contain little or no violence, no
strong language or sexual dialogue or situa-
tions.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED—
Program contains material that may be
unsuitable for younger children. Material
contains one or more for the following:
moderate violence (V), some sexual situa-
tions (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or
some suggestive dialogue (D).
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED—
Some material is unsuitable for children
under 14 years of age. Parents are strongly
urged to use caution against letting children
under age 14 watch unattended. Material
contains intense violence (V), intense
sexual situations (S), strong coarse
language (L), or intensely suggestive
dialogue (D).
MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY—Program is
designed to be viewed by adults and there-
fore may be unsuitable for children under
17 years of age.
TV RATINGS (AGE/CONTENT-BASED)
G GENERAL AUDIENCES—All ages admitted.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED—Some
material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 PARENTAL GUIDANCE CAUTIONED—Some
material may be inappropriate for children
under 13.
R RESTRICTED—Under 17 requires accompany-
ing parent or adult guardian
NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED
MPAA MOVIE RATINGS (AGE-BASED)
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