Personally I think the subject was a really touchy one, and I'm kind of split on my feelings about it. On the one hand it sounds like the kid probably does need to figure out how he/she really feels about this, because it sounds like he/she is becoming a danger due to his/her mismatched image of what he/she should be. I'd also like to think that while the parents had some influence on him (as all parents do) they didn't force him into this decision. On the other hand if they did edge him on into the decision I wouldn't agree with that at all. So, ya not knowing the whole situation I don't really know my true feelings on it.
I do however agree with you guys that it's silly that GAF would ban people for having a differing opinion on this subject, especially when there are so many things that are unknown.