18-04-2024, 09:21 PM
A parent COULD watch through something beforehand so they can decide whether it is suitable for their kids to watch but many won't bother as it is too time-consuming and will rely on the ratings system or, if not, the seemingly universal perception that has been created that, for example, Mr. Bean is harmless and contains nothing that is unsuitable for kids, both of which aren't necessarily their fault as they don't have a say in the ratings system and may not be familiar with some of the content in a show that first aired three decades ago.
Whether something was rated U, PG or whatever yonks ago is neither here nor there, the issue is how it fits in today's world where people still trust the ratings system to make a judgement if their kids or even they themselves should watch something or not. They shouldn't be expected to know the ins and outs of the BBFC, if something has recently been re-classified or not and/or have to read every bit of smallprint. Content should periodically be re-examined and the ratings system should be clear and free of confusion.
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Whether something was rated U, PG or whatever yonks ago is neither here nor there, the issue is how it fits in today's world where people still trust the ratings system to make a judgement if their kids or even they themselves should watch something or not. They shouldn't be expected to know the ins and outs of the BBFC, if something has recently been re-classified or not and/or have to read every bit of smallprint. Content should periodically be re-examined and the ratings system should be clear and free of confusion.
www.dailystar.co.uk