An aged-based rating system doesn't help me a bit, since my idea of what's appropriate for a certain age and the FCC's may not be at all close. CS Docket No. CS Docket No. The rating symbol on the TV screen does not provide sufficient content information to allow parents to make informed decisions about what they feel is appropriate TV programming for their children. Major surveys released this fall demonstrate an overwhelming parental preference for a rating system that gives parents information about the content of rated TV programs.
Parents do want the TV industry to interpret what is best for their children.
Parents want to make those choices themselves based on content information about the program. Any rating system without content descriptions on the scree and in publicized periodicals that carry TV scheduling is useless. The FCC, by law, is required to dtermine whether the industry's rating system has met the statutory requirements of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. I do no tbelieve this system does so and ask that the FCC not approve the industry rating system. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on an issue so important to children and families.