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According to research, parents aren't too happy with the current system of rating movies, games and other forms of entertainment.
Past studies have shown that many parents didn't take notice of media ratings at all, but many now think that the current system is not useful or accurate.
Parents were given a list of specific types of TV content with fairly detailed content. "Violence" was broken down into 10 situations, ranging from "scary" images to graphic violence and sexual crimes.
The researchers found that for about half of the content descriptions presented to parents, a majority of parents agreed they would keep a child from viewing it.
When parents were asked if they would like a universal ratings system, a little more than half said they would support it.
South Africa's current age restriction categories can be seen as limiting. Are they enough? Have your say and vote below.
If you'd like to know more about age restrictions in South Africa, see the Film and Publication Board.
Do you agree with South Africa's current age restriction categories?
Past studies have shown that many parents didn't take notice of media ratings at all, but many now think that the current system is not useful or accurate.
Parents were given a list of specific types of TV content with fairly detailed content. "Violence" was broken down into 10 situations, ranging from "scary" images to graphic violence and sexual crimes.
The researchers found that for about half of the content descriptions presented to parents, a majority of parents agreed they would keep a child from viewing it.
When parents were asked if they would like a universal ratings system, a little more than half said they would support it.
South Africa's current age restriction categories can be seen as limiting. Are they enough? Have your say and vote below.
If you'd like to know more about age restrictions in South Africa, see the Film and Publication Board.
Do you agree with South Africa's current age restriction categories?
