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For decades, the Motion Picture Association’s film ratings system — devised by the American studios to advise parents and avoid censorship — offered clear guidelines on whether the material contained in any given Hollywood release was appropriate for children. The organization was mostly concerned about sex and violence, though it also cautioned audiences about something vaguely described as “adult situations,” which young viewers might find overwhelming or otherwise difficult to process.
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