The Coalition for Independent Ratings Services

Kids Exposed to PG-13 Movies Via Product Tie-Ins

 Although some children’s channels set restrictions for studios regarding when ads for PG-13 movies can air, there are no such restrictions for their promotional partners. Ads for toys and snacks related to these movies target young children. See this article from the Los Angeles Times to learn more about how Hollywood studios are trying to profit at the expense of kids.