Brittney drops her ten-year-old twins off at the movies for the afternoon. She is outraged when she discovers they saw a PG-13 movie and doesn't understand why they were allowed into the theater. What did Brittney most likely misunderstand about movie ratings?

A. the movie theater was not following the rating systems
B. the ratings influence young audience members' choices
C. the ratings serve as a consumer suggestion
D. the ratings have the force of law


Answer: C

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