....I have a long-running internal battle over this one. In my heart of hearts I don't really believe it can be, since it's basically the skill of pretending to be what you are not - surely a kind of deception. Child actors particularly worry me, even in non-offensive productions.
But then on the other hand some drama/film does seem harmless, and even potentially productive of good.
But then on the other hand some drama/film does seem harmless, and even potentially productive of good.