Use the label as a starting point
The TV Parental Guidelines provide information about a program’s content and age appropriateness. A rating is one input into a viewing decision, rather than a substitute for knowing the viewer’s needs and preferences.
Look at the particular program
Check the information shown for the title or episode you intend to watch. Read the description and available content information instead of assuming that every program on a service suits the same audience.
Review the controls
The TV Parental Guidelines website explains ratings and parental controls. Review the settings available on the device or service you use, and return to them when household viewing needs change.
Sources & original reportingTV Parental Guidelines — Ratings and controls ↗
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