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Parental Control
MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF USA (MPAA) RATING SYSTEM
TV PARENTAL GUIDELINE RATING SYSTEM
INFORMATION
Grade Meaning
Content not offensive to most viewers
Content is such that parents may not want their
children to view the program.
Not for children under age 17. Strong elements of
sex and/or violence.
Not for children under age 17 under any
circumstances. Strong sexual content.
Same as NC-17 rating.
Program is inappropriate for preteens, with a greater
degree of offensive material Suggested than a PG
rated program
General Audiences G
PG
R
NC-17
X
PG-13
Parental Guidance
Suggested
Restricted viewing
Restricted Viewing
Hard Core Films
Parental Guidance
Suggested
CHILDREN’S CLASSIFICATIONS
Grade Meaning
Considered suitable for all children under 7 years old.
Considered suitable for children over 7, may contain
Fantasy Violence Scenes.
ChildrenTV-Y
TV-Y7 Children 7 and over
Grade Meaning
Considered suitable for all audiences; children may
watch unattended.
Suggested Unsuitable for younger children, may
contain: Suggestive Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and
Violence Scenes
Unsuitable for children under 14, may contain: Strong
Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes.
Adults only, may contain: Strong Dialog, Bad
Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes.
General Audience
Parental Guidance
Parents Strongly
Cautioned
Mature Audience
Only
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA