My son is gay, and I have fully supported him from day 1. It pains me to know that some LGBTQ youth are being told that they are flawed and being targeted for so-called “conversion therapy." These dangerous and discredited practices—which include the use of shame, pornography, psychological abuse, and even aversive conditioning—lead to devastating problems, including depression, substance abuse, and even suicide. The short and long term effects of this so-called “therapy” are extremely detrimental to the developmental psyche of a young person, and we must ensure the safety of our children by doing all that we can to put an end to unethical practices that seek to harm them.