The definition of an R rating taken directly from the Motion Picture Association of America is "An R-rated motion picture, in the view of the Rating Board, contains some adult material. An R-rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements, so that parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children. Generally, it is not appropriate for parents to bring their young children with them to R-rated motion pictures."
So do I think that our "World" is not suitable for children under 17? Of course not, but we must constantly navigate through all of the "R rated" content that is visible and available to our children now more than ever. People posting foul language on comments about kids videos, advertising that is not appropriate for children shown on children's shows and media, movie promos for R-rated movies on the cartoon network and posters/advertising everywhere that are certainly not for kids. Heaped on top of this media assault is the casual language now prevelant in our society. It just magnifies the lack of consideration some people have for others. If someone chooses to speak that way with his friends and peers that's fine, but it is not appropriate in a public forum or around children.
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