The proposed ban of therapy to help vulnerable children, adolescents and adults being further victimized by a confused and a sexually predatory society is in direct opposition to scientific evidence and the health and welfare of Virginia's public, especially families. All scientific studies show that encouraging gender confusion and transition is not helpful physically or psychologically. Persons who have undergone these so-called treatments continue to have deep psychological, social and increasing physical problems due to basic biology. The American College of Pediatricians has continued to strongly oppose the abuse of children by encouraging gender dysphoria. Virginia parents have the fundamental right to protect and care for their children  and banning common sense therapies denies parents that right and encourages the real abuse of children.