ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Television content rating system

TV content rating system is like a guide that helps parents and guardians decide which TV shows and movies are appropriate for kids like you to watch.

It's like a traffic light with different colors. Green means it's safe for almost everyone to watch, yellow means it may have some things that are not too good for kids and may need help from parents, while red means it has things that are not appropriate for kids and should not watch it without a grown-up.

For example, a show with green rating is appropriate for all ages and has no violence, profanity or sexually suggestive content. On the other hand, a show with red rating may contain violence, severe profanity, sexual scenes, and other things that are not suitable for kids.

The rating system helps parents make good choices for their children so that they can watch TV shows and movies that are safe and entertaining for them. So, if you ever see a TV show or movie with a rating, look at it to know if it's okay for you to watch alone or if you need to seek approval from a grown-up.