If I were to ask you to name someone whose character inspires you to be a better person, who would you name? Did a name pop into your head right away? I hope so. I hope we all know someone--a parent, a teacher, a colleague, a neighbor, a church member—whose example inspires us to live better lives. Here’s a little trickier question: How many of you thought of a Disney character as an influence on your life??

Last year, a British couple put an advertisement on a childcare website asking for a nanny. They wanted a nanny who would dress as, and assume the character of, various princesses that have graced Disney motion pictures through the years. This couple has five-year-old twin daughters. According to the ad, the girls “can be little terrors at times!” The parents wanted a nanny who could …