Should reparative therapy be banned for minors?

“No. Maybe the child has to go through that experience before they’re able to move in a more positive direction. They might have to go through it to realize it’s not for them. It’s very sad that people have so much difficulty with same-sex attraction. I feel it’s a very nature thing.”

“No. I think that would be a violation of a potential client’s civil liberties. The government doesn’t have the right to dictate what kind of counseling someone chooses. If it makes a person happy to get that kind of therapy, they should have the freedom to do so.”

“Yes. There are other ways to deal with your sexuality if you have a problem with it. I don’t think sexual orientation is something you can change through therapy. A parent’s consent would be required for that type of therapy. So I believe it would be the parent’s decision, not the child’s decision.”

“No. If a child really wants to pursue that form of therapy, they should have the option. But there shouldn’t be any undue pressure from the parent. In my opinion, that kind of therapy isn’t good for anybody. But I wouldn’t cut off the option.”