For some younger furs such as myself parents are terryfyIng in a way that it's almost scary to tell them their a furry. It's because of the fact that since technically you still live in their home and are not of age, they have the most control. Also the fear of what their parents might think, such as anger, ridicule, confusion, and shame at their children. Though it is proven that even letting them know is a big relief to some. I feel personally better that they know even if my dad hates it and bothers me about it all the time. At least my mom is caring enough to trust me I won't do anything stupid.