According to the tips article, why should counselors use the word family more than mom and dad?

Not everybody has a mom and dad at home.

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  1. Families dislike the word mom
  2. Dad is a rare word
  3. Not everybody has a mom and dad at home ✔

Why: The article notes not everybody has a mom and dad at home, so family is a better word.

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Answer: Not everybody has a mom and dad at home. The article notes not everybody has a mom and dad at home, so family is a better word.

  1. Scouting America: Family Life www.scouting.org/merit-badges/family-life
    Not everybody has a mom and dad at home
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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