Previous legislative attempts to impose this ban have been consistantly voted down by elected representatives of the citizans of Virginia.  Professional help is available for parents to seek help for childres needing assistance with gender identification.  This is a parents role.  Do not take it away from them.  The proposed ban would deny families the right and freedom to seek counseling aligned with their faith.   Licensed professionals with years of experience and education should not be removed from the process of helping children work through these sensitive and deeply personal issues.  Under Virginia law, parents have the fundmental right to make decisions regarding the upbringing, education and care of their children.  Do not take this right away!