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How "Conversion Therapy" Hurts Kids and Misleads Parents

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As a faith-guided parent or caretaker, hearing that a child you love identifies as transgender brings overwhelming emotions—confusion, fear, even anger. You worry about their soul, their safety, and what people at church or school might think. You wonder how you could honor your faith and protect your child at the same time.

You may have heard about conversion therapy, "reparative therapy," or “gender exploratory” programs. They promise to fix everything – “realign” a child’s identity through prayer or counseling.

Before making any decisions that could permanently harm your child and your family, we at Conversion Truth For Families urge you to be cautious.

This FAQ is written for anyone who loves their kids deeply but wants to make sure the help they seek won’t cause harm. Below, you’ll find clear answers grounded in the real stories of real families who’ve walked this painful road and come out the other side, as well as expertise from medical experts you can trust.

8.4 times more likely to attempt suicide.

That's what happens to minors who experience high levels of family rejection, which is how children perceive the experience of encountering "conversion therapy" practices.

Let that sink in. Eight times. Not 8 percent more likely. Eight times more likely.

That's what happens to minors who experience high levels of family rejection, which is how children perceive the experience of encountering "conversion therapy" practices.

Let that sink in. Eight times. Not 8 percent more likely. Eight times more likely.

That's what happens to minors who experience high levels of family rejection, which is how children perceive the experience of encountering "conversion therapy" practices.

Let that sink in. Eight times. Not 8 percent more likely. Eight times more likely.

Young people subjected to these practices are also:

5.9

5.9 times more likely to report high levels of depression

5.9

5.9 times more likely to report high levels of depression

5.9

5.9 times more likely to report high levels of depression

3.4

3.4 times more likely to use illegal drugs

3.4

3.4 times more likely to use illegal drugs

3.4

3.4 times more likely to use illegal drugs

3.4

3.4 times more likely to engage in unsafe sex

3.4

3.4 times more likely to engage in unsafe sex

3.4

3.4 times more likely to engage in unsafe sex

When we look at what parents are actually buying when they purchase "conversion therapy," the numbers show we're not protecting our kids – we're putting them in harm's way.

The Conversion Therapy Con: Following The Money

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

In 2015, a New Jersey jury unanimously ruled that "conversion therapy" is consumer fraud. The organization marketing conversion therapy practices was ordered to pay $72,400 to compensate victims, plus attorney's fees, and was permanently shut down. The judge didn't mince words: there is "no factual basis" for the success statistics these providers claim.

Think about what that means.

Risking your child's life and your relationship with them, and being scammed in the process. Families have reported spending anywhere from several hundred to tens of thousands of dollars on programs that every major medical organization says don't work. That's money that could go toward building a future together. Instead, it lines the pockets of people selling false promises.

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

In 2015, a New Jersey jury unanimously ruled that "conversion therapy" is consumer fraud. The organization marketing conversion therapy practices was ordered to pay $72,400 to compensate victims, plus attorney's fees, and was permanently shut down. The judge didn't mince words: there is "no factual basis" for the success statistics these providers claim.

Think about what that means.

Risking your child's life and your relationship with them, and being scammed in the process. Families have reported spending anywhere from several hundred to tens of thousands of dollars on programs that every major medical organization says don't work. That's money that could go toward building a future together. Instead, it lines the pockets of people selling false promises.

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

In 2015, a New Jersey jury unanimously ruled that "conversion therapy" is consumer fraud. The organization marketing conversion therapy practices was ordered to pay $72,400 to compensate victims, plus attorney's fees, and was permanently shut down. The judge didn't mince words: there is "no factual basis" for the success statistics these providers claim.

Think about what that means.

Risking your child's life and your relationship with them, and being scammed in the process. Families have reported spending anywhere from several hundred to tens of thousands of dollars on programs that every major medical organization says don't work. That's money that could go toward building a future together. Instead, it lines the pockets of people selling false promises.

Zero Percent: The Success Rate That Matters

0%. That's the percentage of credible scientific evidence showing "conversion therapy" can actually change who someone is attracted to or how they see themselves.

When something has a zero percent success rate but an 840 percent increase in suicide risk, that’s not therapy – that’s harm dressed up in fancy medical language.

The Toll On Families

Many approaches used in "conversion therapy" blame parents for their child's identity, claiming that faulty parenting caused their child to be transgender or experience same-sex attraction.

Can you imagine? You're paying someone to tell you and your child that you failed as a parent. That your love wasn't enough. That you created this "problem."

The result? Families fracture. Trust shatters. Adult children who come out on the other side of those experiences say that even decades later, the words "mother" and "father" brings physical pain.

Some parents tell counselors: "We've been accepting for years, but our child still won't speak to us." When asked what happened before acceptance, the answer is almost always the same: "conversion therapy."

How do you put a number on losing your child – not to death, but to a broken relationship that may never heal?

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

In 2015, a New Jersey jury unanimously ruled that "conversion therapy" is consumer fraud. The organization marketing conversion therapy practices was ordered to pay $72,400 to compensate victims, plus attorney's fees, and was permanently shut down. The judge didn't mince words: there is "no factual basis" for the success statistics these providers claim.

Think about what that means.

Risking your child's life and your relationship with them, and being scammed in the process. Families have reported spending anywhere from several hundred to tens of thousands of dollars on programs that every major medical organization says don't work. That's money that could go toward building a future together. Instead, it lines the pockets of people selling false promises.

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

In 2015, a New Jersey jury unanimously ruled that "conversion therapy" is consumer fraud. The organization marketing conversion therapy practices was ordered to pay $72,400 to compensate victims, plus attorney's fees, and was permanently shut down. The judge didn't mince words: there is "no factual basis" for the success statistics these providers claim.

Think about what that means.

Risking your child's life and your relationship with them, and being scammed in the process. Families have reported spending anywhere from several hundred to tens of thousands of dollars on programs that every major medical organization says don't work. That's money that could go toward building a future together. Instead, it lines the pockets of people selling false promises.

100 Percent: What Your Child Needs From You

Here's the only statistic that should guide your next steps: 100 percent of children need their parents' love, protection, and presence, especially during confusing times.

The path forward is about making sure the decisions you make today don't destroy the relationship you want to have with your child tomorrow. It's about protecting them from practitioners who profit from your fear and your faith.

You don't need to abandon your values to do this. You just need to see these practices for what the numbers prove they are: ineffective, expensive, and dangerous.

The Bottom Line

When someone offers to "help" your child through "conversion therapy," they're really offering:

An 840% increased risk of suicide attempts
A 590% increased risk of severe depression
Zero credible evidence of success
Thousands of dollars in costs
Permanent damage to your family bond

Those are the numbers that matter. And they should tell you everything you need to know about where not to turn when your family needs real help.

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CONVERSION THERAPY FAQs

By The Numbers

How "Conversion Therapy" Hurts Kids and Misleads Parents

You may have heard about conversion therapy, "reparative therapy," or “gender exploratory” programs. They promise to fix everything – “realign” a child’s identity through prayer or counseling.

Before making any decisions that could permanently harm your child and your family, we at Conversion Truth For Families urge you to be cautious.

8.4 times more likely to attempt suicide.

That's what happens to minors who experience high levels of family rejection, which is how children perceive the experience of encountering "conversion therapy" practices.

Let that sink in. Eight times. Not 8 percent more likely. Eight times more likely.

That's what happens to minors who experience high levels of family rejection, which is how children perceive the experience of encountering "conversion therapy" practices.

Let that sink in. Eight times. Not 8 percent more likely. Eight times more likely.

That's what happens to minors who experience high levels of family rejection, which is how children perceive the experience of encountering "conversion therapy" practices.

Let that sink in. Eight times. Not 8 percent more likely. Eight times more likely.

Young people subjected to these practices are also:

5.9

5.9

5.9

3.4

3.4

3.4

3.4

3.4

3.4

When we look at what parents are actually buying when they purchase "conversion therapy," the numbers show we're not protecting our kids – we're putting them in harm's way.

When we look at what parents are actually buying when they purchase "conversion therapy," the numbers show we're not protecting our kids – we're putting them in harm's way.

When we look at what parents are actually buying when they purchase "conversion therapy," the numbers show we're not protecting our kids – we're putting them in harm's way.

The Conversion Therapy Con: Following The Money

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

Think about what that means.

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

Think about what that means.

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

Think about what that means.

Zero Percent: The Success Rate That Matters

0%. That's the percentage of credible scientific evidence showing "conversion therapy" can actually change who someone is attracted to or how they see themselves.

When something has a zero percent success rate but an 840 percent increase in suicide risk, that’s not therapy – that’s harm dressed up in fancy medical language.

The Toll On Families

Many approaches used in "conversion therapy" blame parents for their child's identity, claiming that faulty parenting caused their child to be transgender or experience same-sex attraction.

Can you imagine? You're paying someone to tell you and your child that you failed as a parent. That your love wasn't enough. That you created this "problem."

The result? Families fracture. Trust shatters. Adult children who come out on the other side of those experiences say that even decades later, the words "mother" and "father" brings physical pain.

Some parents tell counselors: "We've been accepting for years, but our child still won't speak to us." When asked what happened before acceptance, the answer is almost always the same: "conversion therapy."

How do you put a number on losing your child – not to death, but to a broken relationship that may never heal?

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

Think about what that means.

Here's what makes this even harder to swallow: families are paying thousands of dollars for this harm.

Think about what that means.

100 Percent: What Your Child Needs From You

Here's the only statistic that should guide your next steps: 100 percent of children need their parents' love, protection, and presence, especially during confusing times.

The path forward is about making sure the decisions you make today don't destroy the relationship you want to have with your child tomorrow. It's about protecting them from practitioners who profit from your fear and your faith.

You don't need to abandon your values to do this. You just need to see these practices for what the numbers prove they are: ineffective, expensive, and dangerous.

The Bottom Line

When someone offers to "help" your child through "conversion therapy," they're really offering:

An 840% increased risk of suicide attempts

A 590% increased risk of severe depression

Zero credible evidence of success

Thousands of dollars in costs

Permanent damage to your family bond

Those are the numbers that matter. And they should tell you everything you need to know about where not to turn when your family needs real help.