There are several companies or TV stations not subject to the FCC's rules that have broken the general implied rule that "crude indecent" language (ex. multiple F-bombs) is not allowed at a TV-14 rating.
The FCC warns that "parents are cautioned to exercise some care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended". Programs with this rating contain intensely suggestive dialogue, strong coarse language, intense sexual situations or intense violence.
The restrictions set by the Us ratings board mean the F-word can only be used once in a PG-13 movie.
Strong language ('f**k') is allowed infrequently at 12A/12, though the BBFC is more lenient on the definition of 'infrequent' than the MPAA is; for example, the film About Time was permitted with five uses of the F-word to receive a 12A/12 rating for 'infrequent strong language, moderate sex references'.
One of the group's rules, for instance, says the F-bomb can be used as an expletive just once in a film rated PG-13, which means suitable for people 13 and older.
Although there's no hard-lines or consensus on a certain age, the general recommendation will be: Never use the f-word if you are under the age of 13. Strongly avoid using the word if you are under the age of 18.
What age rating is the F word? What If (The F Word) is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sexual content including references throughout, partial nudity and language.
Children aged 5-11 years might swear to express emotions, get a reaction, or fit in socially. It's good to talk with children about swearing. They can understand that some words hurt or offend others. You can help children find other ways to express emotions.
It's normal for kids to swear at one time or another. Young kids will often repeat something they've heard. Older kids often want to test their parents' reactions. If your child has started using a few choice words, there are several discipline techniques you can use to curb their use of inappropriate language.
In a 12A or 12 rated film you might hear moderate bad language, and sometimes even strong language depending on the context.
Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV.
According to the MPAA's website: “A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating.”
Why can PG-13 movies use a single F-Bomb, whereas TV-14 shows cannot?
Content is moderate in impact. This rating was previously known as AO, meaning "Adults Only". Equivalent to soft TV-14 in the US.
TV Parental Guidelines may have one or more letters added to the basic rating to let parents know when a show may contain violence, sex, adult language, or suggestive dialogue. D – suggestive dialogue (usually means talks about sex)
They're classified by broadcast and cable television networks or program producers. TV ratings are based on content and address the age-appropriateness of a particular program. Common TV ratings are listed below: TV-Y: All Children. Intended for children ages 2 to 6 and is not designed or expected to frighten.
Young children often swear because they're exploring language. They might be testing a new word, perhaps to understand its meaning. Sometimes swearing happens accidentally when children are learning to say words. Children might also be trying to express a feeling like frustration.
Parenting coach Sarah Rosensweet, of Toronto, said swearing around your children is really a personal choice. “If you don't mind your children swearing, go ahead and swear in front of them. If you don't want them to, don't swear in front of them,” she said.
Elementary and middle school:
Absolutely no cursing at home. For young children, behaviors at home become imprints for behaviors in the world. Small children are not able to distinguish what's appropriate in different environments.
For many teens, swearing is a way of fitting in with peers and “trying out” adult behaviours, adds Arnall. “It tends to peak in the early teen years, and then diminishes as teens mature.” So don't worry that the newly expanded vocabulary of your 13-year-old daughter means she's doomed to a life as a potty mouth.
Often kids swear because they're frustrated or angry about being asked to do something that's hard for them or that they find boring. Or maybe they'd rather be playing video games or hanging out with their friends. Swearing is their immature and ineffective way of dealing with frustration.
What are F words for kids? The F words for kids are face, farm, fast, far, fin, fix, flip, fold, fox, frog, fold, fur, fry, fad, etc. These are some of the F words for kids which they can learn and remember for better communication.
Then in 1970, Robert Altman's comedy M*A*S*H became the first major studio film to use the f-word, a passing comment during a football scene.
The F-word was recorded in a dictionary in 1598 (John Florio's A Worlde of Wordes, London: Arnold Hatfield for Edw. Blount). It is remotely derived from the Latin futuere and Old German ficken/fucken meaning 'to strike or penetrate', which had the slang meaning to copulate.