The TV Parental Guidelines are a television content rating system in the United States that was first proposed on December 19, 1996, by the United States Congress, the American television industry, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Although the TV-MA rating means a program is technically made for 17-year-olds (18 in some cases), programs with this rating can sometimes be more graphic and severe than what R-rated movies would typically allow, thanks to the existence of premium cable networks and certain online streaming services.

2023年7月4日 · Both TV-MA and R indicate “Mature Audience Only,” but TV-MA is used on television or streaming, while R is used in theaters to indicate films. Content rated with TV-MA or R isn’t supposed to be viewed by people under 17. It may contain mature themes, strong language, intense violence, and graphic sexual content. But there’s one difference.

2023年10月4日 · What does TV MA mean? “TV MA” signals that a show is intended solely for mature audiences. It’s crafted for adult viewers and might not be appropriate for kids under 17 because it could include strong language, explicit sexual content, or intense violence.

2024年10月5日 · TV-MA分级表明该电视节目可能包含不适合17岁以下青少年观看的内容，通常只适合成年观众。 尽管这一级别的节目在免费电视频道上较为罕见，一些付费电视的基本频道和额外付费频道可能会在深夜时段播放此类内容。

2019年4月19日 · Age ratings are different from country to country. In the USA, TV-MA is the rating that shows that a program is intended for adults. ‘MA’ stands for ‘mature audiences’. Children aged 17 and...

TV-MA (Mature Audiences Only) - This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 (some sources may say 18). This program may contain one or more of the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

TV-MA is an age-specific rating, suggesting that the content is inappropriate for children under 17. As a parent or guardian, it’s essential to ensure that younger viewers are not exposed to content that’s not suitable for their age.

2024年9月10日 · 1. TV-MA是美国电视节目分级系统中的一项标志，用以警示17岁以下的未成年人。 2. 该评级标准于1997年设立，回应了社会对电视节目中性、暴力等不适宜儿童内容的担忧。 3. TV-MA的引入是为了在民间组织的推动下，平衡各方利益，保护青少年免受不良影响。 4.

The television industry designed a TV ratings system – known as the TV Parental Guidelines – to give parents more information about the content and age-appropriateness of TV program.