). These ratings were created with the help of parents who took part in national polling surveys and through regional focus groups. According to TV Parental Guidelines, the ratings are listed as follows, “TV-Y: (all children) this programming 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 ages 2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children. TV-Y7: (directed to older children) this programming is designed for children age seven 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 …show more content…
Although the rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children this unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. TV-PG: (parental guidance suggested) this program contains material that parents my 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 may contain one or more of the following: suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V). TV-14: (parents strongly cautioned) this program contains some material that parents would find unsuitable for children under the 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 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) this program is specifically designed to be