I believe that because parents naturally understand their children better than anyone else, they should be the ones to make decisions about their child's wellbeing, and in fact, they have a right in this state to do so in raising and educating their children. Furthermore, those who want to seek the counseling or therapy dealt with in this document should have the right and freedom to explore all their options, including counseling or therapy. However, that right and freedom is denied by this proposal. Those who want to work through their struggles, be they physical, mental, or emotional, should have the option to consult and receive help from experienced and educated licensed medical professionals, including those who perform this kind of counseling or therapy. Therefore, as a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia, I respectfully ask that the Virginia Board of Medicine reject Guidance Document 85-7.