parental advisory

noun

plural parental advisories

: a warning for parents that a film, song, book, etc. includes content that may not be suitable for children

Twenty recording labels have voluntarily agreed to label certain albums with a parental advisory about explicit lyrics …

—David Brackman

The video starts with a parental advisory for "graphic violence" …

—Kayla Cobb

—often used before another noun

The bill requires all public and school libraries in Virginia to place parental advisory labels on books containing sexually explicit content …

—Ashley Brasfield

broadly : a recommendation for or against something (such as a movie) based on its suitability for children

There are mildly suggestive moments, likely to fly over kids' heads, and alcohol is present. Most parental advisories praise it as a great movie for the whole family and best for kids 8 and up.

—Heather Shelton

—often used before another noun

a parental advisory board/committee

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above