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I told my daughter (11 at the time, now 13) about my PD diagnosis. We talked about it, and she wasn't scared. I think as long as kids know it's not life-threatening they don't worry about it too much. I also told management at my company, basically because I work in a friendly place and people are willing to accept things and talk about them. I guess it depends on what your company is like. By now I think everyone at my office knows I have PD. I didn't go out of my way to tell everyone, but occasionally someone might say, "Gee, your hand is shaking; lighten up," or "Is something wrong with your leg -- did you hurt yourself," and I'd just tell them matter-of-factly that I had PD. Some people might then want to talk about it, and some wouldn't, but everyone is supportive. Charlie Barasch] Plainfield, VT