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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