The Parental Guidance (PG) film rating could be generally include a few scenes which may be inappropriate for young children, as they can be anxious after watching daunting scenes. PG rating should not disturb children younger than eight; unless the children are sensitive and emotional.
- Discrimination -Discrimitory or biased behaviour is probly not suitable for young children, however, it can be compromised for historical or educational purpose.
- Drugs -
- Horror- Frightening sequences should not be prolouged or extremely horrifying.
- Imitable Behaviour - No detail of potentially dangerous behaiour which young children are likely to imitate.
- Language - Mild bad language only.
- Nudity- only natural nudity may be implied, excluding sexual cotent.
- Theme- where more serious issues are featured (for instance peer pressure)
- Discrimination –
- Drugs - Any misuse of drugs must be rare, and should not be used in attraction or in any instructional way.
- Horror- Sustained reasonable threat and danger are permitted.
- Imitable Behaviour –
- Language – Strong language can be used slightly, but there is also a limit for the younger children. Racist language is also a particular concern, as it could become a big issue.
- Sex - Sexual actions may possibly be involved. Sex references may reflect what is likely to be familiar to most young people, but there should be a limit.
- Nudity- Nudity is allowed only in sexual context; however it should be discrete and short scene.
- Theme- the themes must me suitable for young people, and can be mature.
- Violence- The violence must not be in detail. For instance, there can be an importance on injury or blood. Sexual violence may be included, but only for a short time and not much.
- Discrimination -
- Drugs – Drug taking may be included in scenes; however, drugs should not influence or promote in any negative manner.
- Horror- Severe horror threats or horrific acts are legally recognized, however too much intense image would be cut out of scenes.
- Imitable Behaviour -
- Language - Negative and harsh language may be used frequently (e.g. 'Fuck, bitch').
- Although, some extreme terms (i.e C*unt) will be only acceptable where justified by the context. Swearing continually would not be acceptable, and that scene would be cut out.
- Nudity- Nudity is allowed in a sexual context, but not in strong aspect. But on the other hand there are no limits or constraints on nudity in a non sexual or educational purpose.
- Theme- No theme is forbidden for 15 year or older,
- The violence may be very violent; however the violence should not make you into a violent person. Sexual violence should be brief, and not too aggressive.
According to BBFC's rating schemes and the law, there are no certain criteria for the age “18”. As for the age 18 and over, they can watch an extreme violence, horror or sexual content that would entertain them. However, any age “18” films are not suitable people under 18.
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