As a parent of a young gay man, I was appalled when I learned of the dangerous and ineffective practice of trying to change a young person’s sexual orientation through “conversion therapy” that can lead to extreme depression and 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. Conversion Therapy is a dangerous concept that needs to be completely banned!