In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The only way to convince another person to change their views is by first getting a good understanding of what their views are. You may have heard your parents make homophobic comments before, but maybe you don't really understand why they feel the way they do. Start a dialogue with them about their feelings about gay people and use active listening skills to truly hear their side of things. Avoid interrupting them or defending your own views, even if it what they say is upsetting. You will get your chance to talk later. Your parents have reasons for their beliefs, and understanding their views will help you see things from their perspective. Your parents may try to shrug it off when you ask "Why are you against gay people?" by responding "Because it's just wrong!" Press them for more information by asking clarifying questions. You might ask, "Why do you think it's wrong?" In some cases, this might pertain to their religious beliefs, but you might also uncover a deeper, or more personal reason that they are against gay people If your parents are religious, they may have learned that homosexual relationships, being transgender, or being nonbinary are wrong. They may struggle to accept that homosexuality is natural and part of who you are. Don't try to attack their religion, as they'll likely just push back. Instead, work on educating them with current research. If you know people in your religious community who are accepting of LGBTQ+ individuals, invite them to talk to your parents to share a different viewpoint. Tell your parents about your feelings and experiences as an LGBTQ+ individual. Invite them to ask you questions and answer to the best of your abilities. You can also help them find articles, pamphlets, and other educational materials to read. If you aren't LGBTQ+, but are simply trying to broaden their views, you might share an experience of a friend or watch a video with them that portrays an inside perspective. If your parents aren't willing to open their minds and learn more, there's not much you can do to convince them. Don't push too hard, since that might make them even less inclined to listen to you. If you love your parents and want them in your life, you'll have to accept them as they are. Keep reaching out to them, and they will probably respond eventually. They may even have a change of heart and stop being so homophobic. Even if your parents remain homophobic to some degree, they may soften up over time to maintain a relationship with you.
Summary: Listen to their concerns so you can address them. Ask questions so you can better understand how they feel. Give religious parents time to adjust their views. Explain your perspective to your parents. Don't give up on your parents.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There will be times when deception and lying seem like the right way out of something. Yet, the truth will eventually come out and it is better to take control of bad actions, bad news and bad happenings before your deception or untruthful statements unravel. Be the better and bigger person and tell the truth and avoid the temptation to cover things up. The truth always comes out, one way or another. Remind yourself of this. Mark Twain once said: "If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything". This makes for a simpler, happier and more fulfilling life. None of these things read trustworthy. They're the total opposite. Avoid getting involved in gossip, avoid starting rumors and don't succumb to making insidious suggestions about people. Speak plainly, rely on facts and point out the reality to others when they lack the facts but mouth off anyway. Move away from the gossip clan. Gossiping clans make sure you take turns to dish out garbage about those not in the gossip clan. Once it's your turn, you'd probably hurt someone's feelings while you tell them everything. Remember that the truth will always find a way out, so don't even start with the nasties. If all else fails, just think about how that person you are talking about would feel and just tell your friends you've got nothing. Tell people you may have hurt that you're sorry for making a mistake, for getting them wrong or for being totally out of order. You may like to explain the reason you did something, but that depends on the situation. Sometimes it's just best to say sorry and to own your mistake. Then, do your best to make it up to the other person. Tell them that you are doing your level best to be a better, more trustworthy person now and that you don't follow any of the old ways that involved hurting people. Cheating on, lying to or sneaking around someone you care about because you're focused on an initial current thrill will end in pain. If things aren't going well in any relationship, communication is key, not subterfuge and cheating. Talk openly to try to find solutions to the blockages in your relationship. Clarity and a willingness to solve problems are the signs of a trustworthy person.
Summary: Don't deceive people, don't lie. Avoid gossip, rumor mongering or innuendo. Apologize when it is needed. Maintain the long-term relationship in place of the short-term gain.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Setting small daily goals helps you stay on task, work more efficiently, and gain energy as you go through your working day. Getting little tasks out of the way, like grocery shopping or running errands, can help you focus on larger tasks that need to be accomplished later in the day. If you have long-term objectives or big projects, break them down into smaller goals that you can make progress on and tackle in a series of small steps or stages. This will help you feel like you're getting work done, which will encourage you to keep going. Prioritizing tasks is not quite the same as making a to-do list. Rather, you are categorizing to-do items and prioritizing those that are small and manageable or most pressing and important. Set up a chronological list of when things need to be accomplished by and start with the most pressing items first. Once these are off your plate, you can take a breather and focus on the one's that are due later. After you've mastered the daily short-term plan, you can start creating long-term plans to organize your future work and tasks. Knowing what you need to accomplish ahead of time -- whether it's a big term paper at the end of the semester, or an international conference trip -- can help you stay on top of your preparations. Make a monthly calendar for yourself, or create a calendar for your entire school semester term. Note any big deadlines or due dates and pencil in some reminders a week or so before the actual deadline. This will help you work more efficiently and get your big tasks done in easier increments. This type of advanced planning will also help you schedule leisure actives, breaks, and vacations. If you know when things are going to be due, you can more easily plan around them and make sure you have enough time to get things done as well as thoroughly enjoy your break time. Many of us procrastinate or put things off (especially things we don't like) which can negatively impact our productivity as well as overall work quality. Don't fall into the faulty misconception that "one does their best work under pressure." Psychological studies have shown this to largely be untrue! Procrastinators who wait until the last minute often get less done and produce work with more errors. Give yourself a carrot at the end of the stick: plan a celebration or treat for yourself when you complete your task on time or even early. If you have something fun to look forward to you'll give yourself extra motivation to get your work done.
Summary:
Set small goals. Prioritize tasks. Plan ahead. Put an end to procrastination.