ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

V-chip

Okay, so imagine you have a special remote control for your TV. This remote control can help your parents control what you watch on TV. It's called a v-chip!

The v-chip is like a secret helper that can help your parents make sure you only watch TV shows and movies that are appropriate for kids. They can program the v-chip to block certain TV shows or movies that might have bad words, violence, or other things that are not good for kids to see.

When your parents program the v-chip, it's like they're making a special list of things that you can or can't watch on TV. And if you try to watch something that is on the "can't watch" list, the v-chip will block it from playing on your TV.

So, in short, the v-chip is a special tool on your TV that helps parents make sure you only watch things that are safe and appropriate for kids!