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Common Metadata

TVPG

Version 2

URI: http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/US/TVPG/2

Organization:

  • Name: TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board
  • Type of Organization: Trade
  • Contact Information:
    TV Parental Guidelines Post Office Box 14097 Washington, DC 20004 202-879-9364
  • Web Site: http://tvguidelines.org/ratings.htm

Scope:

This rating system has been adopted in these regions for the specified usage:

Region Distribution media Viewing Environments
UNITED STATES - TV - - Home - Broadcast -

Notes:

Rating and Reason definitions are defined in [CEA-766]. Only Rating/Reason combinations specified in [CEA766], Table 3 under dimension 0-6 are allowed.

Ratings:

XML formatted file

TV-Y : All Children

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 0

Definition

TV-Y : All Children

This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

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-G : General Audience

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 2

Definition

TV-G : General Audience

Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

S

Explanation

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-Y7 : Directed to Older Children

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 7
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 6

Definition

TV-Y7 : Directed to Older Children

This program is designed for children age 7 and above.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

V

Explanation

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

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 7
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 7

Definition

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.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

FV

Explanation

Not provided

TV-PG : Parental Guidance Suggested

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 10
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 10

Definition

TV-PG : Parental Guidance Suggested

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

D
V
S
L

Explanation

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).

TV-14 : Parents Strongly Cautioned

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 14
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 14

Definition

TV-14 : Parents Strongly Cautioned

This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

D
V
S
L

Explanation

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 may contain one or more of the following: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

TV-MA : Mature Audience Only

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 17
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 80

Definition

TV-MA : Mature Audience Only

This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.

Reasons and Content Descriptors

V
S
L

Explanation

This program may contain one or more of the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

Reasons and Content Descriptors:

D

TV-PG :

some suggestive dialogue

TV-14 :

intensely suggestive dialogue

L

TV-PG :

infrequent coarse language

TV-14 :

strong coarse language

TV-MA :

Not provided

S

TV-G :

little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

TV-PG :

some sexual situations

TV-14 :

intense sexual situations

TV-MA :

explicit sexual activity

V

TV-Y7 :

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-PG :

moderate violence

TV-14 :

intense violence

TV-MA :

graphic violence

FV

TV-Y7-FV :

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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