The Parents Television Council was founded in 1995 to ensure that children are not constantly assaulted by sex, violence and profanity on television and in other media. Our national grassroots organization has nearly one million members across the United States, and works with television producers, broadcasters, networks and sponsors in an effort to stem the flow of harmful and negative messages targeted to children. We are a nonpartisan organization that works with elected and appointed government officials to enforce broadcast decency standards. Most importantly, the PTC produces critical research and publications documenting the dramatic increase in sex, violence and profanity in entertainment. This information is provided free of charge so parents can make informed viewing choices for their own families.
Rated TVY - All Children
This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the themesand 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.
Rated TVG - General Audience
Most parents would find this program appropriate 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.
Rated TVY7 - 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 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.
Rated TVPG - Parental Guidance Suggested
This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for 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).
Rated TV14- Parents Strongly Cautioned
This program contains some material that 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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美国电视家长协会成立于1995年，该协会的成立目的是保护孩子们不受电视和其他媒体上色情、暴力情节的影响。美国电视家长协会在美国全国有100万会员，并且和电视制片人、电视台工作人员、网络媒体传播人员保持着密切的合作，防止儿童受到不良节目的影响。 目前，电视是最强大的传媒工具，美国电视家长协会通过自身工作使电视发挥出对儿童有益的影响。该协会一贯认为家长对儿童观看什么样的电视节目有监督和指导的义务。
TVY级——所有孩子
这个级别的卡通片是针对年龄在2至6周岁的儿童设计的，它的情节轻松不含任何恐怖场面，卡通片主题健康，因此TVY级卡通适合所有儿童观看。
TVG级——大多数孩子
大多数家长认为这个级别的卡通片适合所有年龄的孩子观看。这种卡通片虽然不是特别针对低年龄段的儿童制作的，但是大部分父母还是放心地在自己不在场的情况下准许孩子们观看。该级别卡通片没有脏话，极少有色情场面出现。
TVY7级——7岁以上孩子
这种卡通片是给7岁以上儿童设计的。7岁以上儿童的大脑能开始辨别虚幻和现实生活的一些差别。这种卡通片里常带科幻和喜剧色彩，但是一些卡通片的情节可能会吓到7岁以下的儿童，因此，父母们会酌情考虑是否让7岁以下的儿童观看此类卡通片。
TVPG级——建议儿童在家长指导下观看
这类卡通片中的一些情节家长们会认为是不适合低年龄段儿童观看的。卡通片的题目有时就会提醒家长指导儿童观看此片。这种卡通片中可能会有中等暴力的场景，一些色情的场面，卡通人物的用语也可能带些脏话，因此家长通常会指导孩子看本级别的卡通片。
TV14级——家长需格外留意的卡通片
家长们会发现这些卡通片的情节不太适合14岁以下儿童观看。目前美国的许多家长都在争论电视台要不要放这些卡通片，因为家长们并不放心让14岁以下的儿童单独观看此类卡通片。TV14级卡通片里常含有过度暴力场景，明显的色情场面，卡通人物常说脏话。美国家长总是对这种卡通片保持高度的警惕性。
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