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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