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. 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
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