RATED E FOR EVERYONE WHAT DO RATINGS MEAN, AND HOW SHOULD YOU USE THEM?
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT WHAT MICHELLE LOVES ABOUT WORKING AT KEYTL aw Once you get past all the combinations of numbers and letters, you as a parent might find that ratings for video games, movies, and TV shows provide helpful information. Couple the ratings with your own research and your own values, and put an end to worrying about what surprises may lurk in your children’s media. distinction is that TV-Y7 has been deemed appropriate for young children ages 7 and older. TV ratings can also have additional descriptors attached to them to explain what kind of content earned the rating. VIDEO GAMES: There are seven video game ratings: Early Childhood (EC), Everyone (E), Everyone 10+ (E10), Teen (T), Mature (M), Adults Only (AO), or Rating Pending (RP). These ratings provide consumers with more information about content. Again, as the age of the intended user increases, content progresses from allowing mild violence or suggestive content to adult themes. When choosing family entertainment, experts suggest using both the rating and the description of the media to make your decision since the rating systemmay not fully explain media content. For example, studies have found that a PG-13 movie can sometimes have just as much violence as an R-rated movie. Additionally, you may be fine with the content in a T-rated video game for a more developmentally advanced 11-year-old.
Despite guidance from ratings systems, it can be difficult for parents to discern what digital content is appropriate for their children. Learn more about ratings guidelines for common entertainment media and how to decipher that information so you can make educated decisions that work for your family. MOVIES: G-rated movies are considered suitable for all ages, whereas PG, PG-13, and R-rated movies are progressively less appropriate for kids because of violence, nudity, and language. Some ratings come with age limits; children who are under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult at R-rated movies. TV SHOWS: Due to laws that limit inappropriate content on public airwaves, TV rating systems follow unique codes. In the U.S., shows that are rated as TV-14 (content that is suitable for those ages 14 and older) can only air after 5 p.m. Meanwhile, TV-MA (content that is appropriate for mature audiences) can only air between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Most shows airing between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. are rated TV-G or TV-PG. These are similar in content to their movie counterparts. Some television children’s shows will also be rated as TV-Y or TV-Y7, and their only
A s a legal assistant at our firm, Michelle is often the first point of contact for our clients. Her focus is on estate planning, but she’s always willing to help with anything our attorneys need support in. “Whatever needs to get done,” Michelle says enthusiastically of her job. This dynamic role has helped Michelle grow her confidence, knowledge, and skills. “I’ve learned a lot,” Michelle says. “It makes you comfortable talking to people. On top of that, listening to Rick and Ricky answer questions and explain processes to clients has helped me get to the point where I can help with most questions myself.” Michelle says the warm, welcoming nature of a family-run firm is a big factor in what makes working here so great. “Having the comfort of family around is really nice,” Michelle says. “You kind of become part of that because we’re such a small firm. It’s not your stereotypical firm. Ricky and Rick are easygoing. It makes doing clerical work easier and more enjoyable.” There’s another part of the culture here Michelle greatly enjoys. “It’s always nice having Cody the office dog here. He makes any job better,” she says. “He has quite the personality. We joke that he has great
comedic timing. He’s very calm, and he’s always been that way. He’s been coming here since he was 8 weeks old; now he’s 2. Clients often call and say how much they love him. He has a soothing presence.”
Cody isn’t the first animal to win Michelle’s heart. A lifelong animal lover, she grew up on a ranch surrounded by a variety of animals, including horses, pigs, and rabbits. “We call it ‘Par Five Ranch,’” Michelle says of her parents’ home. “Right now we joke that we’re under par because we have fewer animals than we’ve had in the past.”
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Michelle brings a positive, hardworking, and genuine spirit to everything she does here. We’re so glad to have her on our team! Thanks for everything you do for us and our clients! 2 | Text FAP to 72000 to get our free estate planning book called “Family Asset Protection.”
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