First of all telling people is a personal choice so I'm not trying to sway anybody's opinion. I have seen many here feel they NEED to tell others.
Anyways, my wife and I decided nobody needs to know. I'm not living enfemme 24/7 which makes it easier to keep private. My kids and stepkids do not know and are in their twenties. The problem with coming out to family, or anybody for that matter is word gets around quickly. I mean this is juicy gossip material!
I can take the heat but our families and kids could be subjected to ridicule and embarassment because of me. That's not worth taking the chance for me.
*Edit* I am transgender nothing has changed.