Raising TV-Y7 meaning: TV-Y, TV-Y7, and TV-G explained for parents
TV-Y7 meaning: under the US TV Parental Guidelines, a TV-Y7 program is "designed for children age 7 and above." It may include mild fantasy or comedic violence, or may frighten children under 7. TV-Y7-FV marks more intense fantasy violence. TV-Y is designed for all children, including ages 2–6, and TV-G means most parents would find a program suitable for all ages.
TV-Y, TV-Y7, and TV-G at a glance
| TV-Y | All Children: designed for a very young audience, "including children from ages 2-6" source |
|---|---|
| TV-Y7 | Directed to Older Children: "designed for children age 7 and above" |
| TV-Y7-FV | Fantasy violence "more intense or more combative" than other TV-Y7 programs |
| TV-G | General Audience: "most parents would find this program suitable for all ages" |
Checked October 2026. Official wording from the rating board; rules can differ by country.
What does TV-Y7 mean?
Short answer: Designed for children age 7 and above.
According to the guidelines, TV-Y7 programs "may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality." They may include mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, or may frighten children under 7, so "parents may wish to consider the suitability of this program for their very young children."
What does TV-Y7-FV mean?
Short answer: TV-Y7 with fantasy violence that is more intense or more combative than in other TV-Y7 programs. FV is used only in children's programming.
What does TV-Y mean?
Short answer: Designed to be appropriate for all children, including ages 2–6.
The guidelines say a TV-Y program "is not expected to frighten younger children." In our parent guides, Bluey, Peppa Pig, and PAW Patrol are TV-Y, and SpongeBob is TV-Y7.
What does TV-G mean?
Short answer: General audience: most parents would find the program suitable for all ages.
TV-G isn't made specifically for children, but, per the guidelines, "most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended." It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
Who decides TV ratings?
Networks and producers rate their own programs under the TV Parental Guidelines, and the same labels appear on streaming services. A Monitoring Board of industry experts and public-interest advocates reviews complaints about specific ratings.
Kids' TV in our parent guides
Bluey
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Peppa Pig
Is Peppa Pig bad for kids? The facts for parents: its TV-Y rating, the criticism about teasing and rudeness, the "Peppa effect" on accents, and what kids copy.
PAW Patrol
PAW Patrol age range explained for parents: its TV-Y rating, the movies' ratings, who makes it, the toy business behind it, and the habit kids may copy.
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob age rating explained: TV-Y7 in the US, for kids 7 and up. What's in it, the 2011 study about fast-paced cartoons, and what kids may copy.
FAQ
What age is TV-Y7?
Designed for children age 7 and above.
What age is TV-Y?
All children, including ages 2–6.
What's the difference between TV-Y and TV-G?
TV-Y is made for young children. TV-G isn't made specifically for children, but most parents would find it suitable for all ages.
What does FV mean on TV?
Fantasy violence. The TV Parental Guidelines use it for children's programming only, as TV-Y7-FV.
More age ratings explained
TV-PG
Parental guidance suggested: what TV-PG means and what the D, L, S, V letters allow.
Rated G
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TV-14
Parents strongly cautioned: what TV-14 means and the letters that come with it.
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