With an increasing number of TV channels and programs
coming into our homes each day, it can be hard for parents to monitor
what their children are watching. Many parents are concerned about their
young children watching programs with content that's more suitable for
older children or adults.
TV RATINGS
The television industry designed a TV ratings system to
give parents more information about the content and age-appropriateness
of TV programs. These ratings, called the TV Parental Guidelines, are
modeled after the familiar movie ratings, which parents have known and
valued for decades. They are designed to be easily recognizable and
simple to use. The Guidelines apply to most television programs,
including those directed specifically to young children. However, sports
and news shows do not carry the Guidelines.
The Guidelines appear in the upper left corner of the
TV screen at the beginning of TV shows, and often again after commercial
breaks.
THE V-CHIP AND PARENTAL CONTROLS
The TV Parental Guidelines can be used in conjunction
with the V-Chip — a device built into most television sets since 2000 —
to allow parents to block out programs they don't want their children to
see. The V-Chip electronically reads television program ratings and
allows parents to block programs they believe are unsuitable for their
children. Parental control technology in cable and satellite set-top
boxes can also be used with the TV Parental Guidelines to block programs
based on their rating.
TV RATINGS OVERSIGHT
The TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board is
responsible for ensuring there is as much uniformity and consistency in
applying the Parental Guidelines as possible and is comprised of experts
from the television industry and public interest advocates. The Board
also reviews complaints about specific program ratings to help ensure
accuracy. Individuals can
contact the Board via mail, phone or e-mail to voice complaints.
tvguidelines.org
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