If you can answer “Yes” to any of these questions – it’s probably inappropriate.
Pornography
- Does it have nudity?
- Is it sexually provocative?
- Does it make you uncomfortable?
Excessive Violence
- Does it show a lot of blood and gore?
- Does it show a lot of violence happening – for real or role play?
- Is the only point to the image or video about relishing or finding humor in violence?
- Does it show trusted adults in the role of the criminal?
- Does it make you uncomfortable?
Threats of Violence
- Do you feel unsafe?
Hate Speech
- Does the negative speech single out a person, culture, race, religion, gender orientation, etc.?
- Does the negative speech incite negative actions against a person, culture, race, religion, gender orientation, etc.?
Offensive Language
- Does the speech use foul language or swear words?
- Does the speech use words that are not culturally acceptable?
Risky or Illegal Behaviors
- Does it show someone breaking the rules or laws?
- Does it show someone making fun of the rules or laws?
- Does it show someone doing unsafe things even if there are no laws against it?
Underage Drinking or Drug Use
- Does it show someone under the age of 18 drinking alcoholic beverages?
- Does it show someone under the age of 18 using non-medical drugs?