The US Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) is required for all broadcast and standard
cable television, and was made effective in January,
1997. Here is what the letters mean:
V is for violence
S is for sex
L is for offensive language
D is for dialogue... sexual innuendo
FV is for fantasy or cartoon violence |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 contains one or more of the following:
moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S),
infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive
dialogue (D). |
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Parents Strongly Cautioned
This program contains some material that many
parents would find unsuitable for children under
14 years of age. 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: intense violence
(V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse
language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue
(D).
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Mature Audience Only
This program is specifically designed to be viewed
by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children
under 17. This program contains one or more of the
following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual
activity (S), or crude indecent language (L). |
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