Are there special rules for children’s programming?
A. Programming that is intended for children (defined as being under 12 years old) is held up to very high standards under the Codes administered by the CBSC. In general, children’s programming should be of high quality and reflect “the moral and ethical standards of contemporary Canadian society.” It should also contain very little violent content and should only include violent matter is essential to the development of character and plot. Programming for children should deal particularly carefully with themes “that may threaten the children’s sense of security or well-being” as well as with themes” which could invite children to imitate acts which they see on screen.” Other provisions require that such programming shall not contain realistic scenes of violence which create the impression that violence is the preferred, much less the only, way to resolve conflict between individuals or which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. For further information and the detailed l
