Nanny culture in denial

The Australian, 21 May 2005, Australia

Every parent knows what I'm talking about. Your little darling can be five, 15 or 25, but the instinct to nurture and protect them, to throw oneself in the way of harm, does not expire. What about when the beloved child is an entire culture? Is there a time to let go and allow our books, films, music and television shows to make their way in the world without further protection?