He is the youngest of 4. They all wish they had been told sooner. My husband says he would have made the choice to go to college right away instead of putting it off. It caused my brother in laws divorce.
Most people seem to think that teenagers are old enough to understand and deal with the information.
I would provide a lot of support and education. They will need it. Most of all help them to realize that no one has a guaruntee on life and that they can still have a rich and rewarding life even with HD in their midst. We'll probably be in your situation in a few years. Next Article Previous Article Return to original Article Click HERE to return to the main Neurology WebForum Homepage.