Proposal for a New Rating System to Inform Viewers of LGBT Content in TV Shows and Movies
In the interest of ensuring parental rights and promoting informed consent among viewers, I propose the creation of a new, transparent rating system for television shows and movies that include LGBT themes or content. This system would enable audiences to make informed choices about what they or their families watch, especially in an era where media increasingly explores diverse social topics.
The goal is not to censor or restrict content, but to enhance the existing rating framework by providing clear, upfront information. Just as current ratings indicate the presence of violence, explicit language, or sexual content, an additional indicator for LGBT themes would give viewers the freedom to decide whether this content aligns with their values and preferences before they engage with it.
This policy would empower parents to make better-informed decisions regarding what their children consume and allow viewers of all backgrounds to choose content that aligns with their personal or religious beliefs. It is a matter of respecting individual rights and promoting transparency in entertainment, ensuring that all audiences have the information they need to make choices that best suit their families and personal convictions.
By implementing this rating system, we can respect diversity in both content creation and audience preferences while fostering an environment of mutual respect and choice.
I got friends with little kids who arenāt aware of whats being presented to their kids, arenāt always going to watch the shows/movies with them and there are moments that are slipped in when theyāre not paying attention. We should know what to expect so we can choose whether or not we want to watch
I would expand the rating system to be applied to all content as a universal standard and perhaps change the parameters.
Maybe something more that better describes the content like:
*Wholesome (appropriate for any audience)
*Cited Educational (verifiable primary sources)
*Speculative Educational
*Adult Mild (wholesome topics, no language restrictions, no nudity/sex, no gore)
*Adult Med (all topics, no language restrictions, no nudity/sex, no gore)
*Adult Intense (unrestricted)
To be fair, most shows if not all on Netflix do show the LGBT label on the different categories mentioned/showed on the movies and or shows before you even start to watch anything. I guess if you want your kids to watch something without LGBT people in it then put restrictions on the account/profile or watch it with them to make sure you āokā it.
I guess it is fair for children to see cartoons and animated movies that depict their family dynamics as normal but I donāt think that parents that do not want to subject their children to a wide variety of family dynamics should not be informed prior to watching the programming. Some topics should be left to parents to explain to their children. I completely agree with adding LBGT as one of the content categories to all programming, but especially programming aimed at children under 13 rears of age.
Expand the scope from just television, movies and video to all commercialized media to include written material either electronic or in print such as books, comics and manga, under the rating system
Below was initially based on then expanded from the most widely recognized rating system in the United States the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
Ratings
G (General Audience)
Definition: Suitable for all ages. Contains no content that would offend parents if viewed by children. Generally, these films are free from strong language, sexual content, and violence.
PG (Parental Guidance)
Definition: Some material may not be suitable for preteen children. Parents are urged to provide āparental guidance.ā May contain mild language, some suggestive themes, or brief scenes of violence.
PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Definition: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. May include stronger language, more intense themes, and suggestive content, as well as moderate violence.
R (Restricted)
Definition: Restricted to viewers over the age of 17 or 18. Contains adult material, including strong language, sexual content, and graphic violence. Parents are strongly cautioned to provide supervision.
NC-17 (No One 17 and Under Admitted)
Definition: Intended for adult audiences only. Contains explicit sexual content or other material deemed too extreme for an R rating. No one 17 and under is allowed to view these films without a parent present.
Pornagraphic or Immoral Content (No One 24 and Under Admitted)
Definition: Intended for adult audiences over 25 only. Contains explicit sexual content, deviant behavior such as homosexuality, transgender, minor attracted persons or other material deemed too extreme for an NC-17 rating. No one 24 and under is allowed to view these films.
Mandate all existing content aired or displayed for public consumption display a rating for the following content level, this means at the beginning and every time a commercial is inserted.
Mandate the spine and cover of all published material include the content rating as well.
Material already in circulation must be retroactively permanently marked if it is in a library or other public distribution system or app.
Conclusion
Movie ratings could serve as a guideline for audiences to make informed decisions about what to watch, especially for families and younger viewers. Understanding these ratings helps viewers align their choices with personal values and preferences regarding content.