Chapter 4 27Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.Using the TV’s FeaturesCanadian English V-Chip Rating System18+ (Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may containelements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitablefor viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to thedevelopment of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. OtherContent Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals ofnudity and/or sex.14+ (Viewers 14 and over) Programming contains themes or content which maynot be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned toexercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. ViolenceGuidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themesand societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May containscenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.PG (Parental Guidance) Programming intended for a general audience but whichmay not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents mayconsider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict and/or aggression will be limitedand moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. OtherContent Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestivelanguage. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups.While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers maybe part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence,either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which couldfrighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence whichminimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: Theremay be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.C8+ (Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable forchildren 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence willnot be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict orencourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity andwill show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will be noprofanity, nudity or sexual content.C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines:Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense ofsecurity and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions ofaggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearlyimaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will beno offensive language, nudity or sexual content.