PARENTS KNOW THEIR CHILD AND ARE IN THE BEST POSITION TO MAKE HEALTHCARE DECISIONS INVOLVING THEIR CHILD'S WELLBEING.  VIRGINIA LAW GIVES PARENTS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION AND CARE OF THEIR CHILD OR CHILDREN.  SOME YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ATTRACTIONS THEY MAY DESIRE TO CHANGE OR MODERATE.  OTHERS MAY DESIRE GUIDANCE FROM A COUNSELOR TO LIVE A CHASTE LIFE.  IN EITHER CASE, FAMILIES SHOULD HAVE OPTIONS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.  LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WITH YEARS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PROCESS OF HELPING CHILDREN WORK THROUGH THESE SENSITIVE AND DEEPLY PERSONAL ISSUES.