The Lies We Tell Our Kids

We tell our kids we'll keep them safe, but every interaction is a breach of this trust. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       To Be a Parent Right Now Is To Be a Liar   "The only moments my wife and I have alone are spent in bed, bone-tired from another day of keeping the impossible balance of parenting and work from toppling while trying to keep the virus and the sense of dread at bay," writes Dan Sinker in a searing essay about the impossibility of parenting in this moment. "We spend those few tired minutes trying to figure out what to tell our kids tomorrow and how to plan for next week, next month, next year. We spend them planning the lies we will tell to them, and to ourselves." Read More           Here's a Tragic Statistic Texas Seems Determined to Keep Off Your Radar   Tuesday's Hot Spot Spotlight falls on four counties in north Texas, where TV5 in Dallas reports not only a damn tragic statistic, but also finds the state of Texas lying its jingle-angle off about it. The report states, "More than 430 babies have tested positive for the virus in the four largest counties in North Texas even though the Texas Department of State Health Services is currently only reporting 125 cases in children ages 1 and younger." Read that again. Ages 1 and younger. Charles P. Pierce thinks the governor of Texas has some explaining to do. Read More           David Beckham Is Out Here Embodying a Certain Type of Inexplicable DILF Energy   When Becks goes on a bike ride he does it in a perfectly ratty tee and a thigh-baring pair of shorts that'd put any in Paul Mescal's regular rotation to shame. Topped off with a straw bucket hat from Fendi and complemented—as per usual—by enough expert-level body ink to make the needle of any aspiring tattoo artist positively quiver with excitement, Beckham looks for all the world like the quintessential Cool Dad he's become. Avidan Grossman admires Beckham's choices—and offers up a pair of shorts you can grab to emulate the legend yourself. Read More           Socks (Yes, Socks!) Deserve Pride of Place in Your Regular Rotation   Do not sleep on socks. (Do, however, feel free to sleep in them.) Listen, we're not telling you the right socks can completely transform an outfit all on their own, but if you're at an impasse as to whether to rock 'em, particularly in the summer, the added dose of personality they provide is one worth seriously considering. And lately, hunkered down in your apartment in the middle of an absolutely brutal heat wave (and with the AC cranked all the way up), your regular rotation of silky button-downs and lightweight tactical shorts probably haven't been hitting the same. The humble sock deserves better, and it's high time we restored it to its rightful pride of place in your wardrobe. Socks 2020, baby. Hey, at least they're not underwear! Read More           The 10 Best Noise Cancelling Headphones to Block Out the World   There are many things to hate about living in civilized society. Long lines, the resurgence of Crocs, and people who don't wear face masks come to mind. So does human-produced noise. The thing about noise is that it is everywhere. Imagine that. Machines and social gatherings make silence a rare commodity. In some cases, the noise drives people to psychological distraction. It disrupts sleep cycles and pollutes the more peaceful hours of the day. This long-winded meditation leads us to one simple point, which is that noise-cancelling headphones are a hot commodity right now for good reason. Read More           The Best Sunglasses to Buy Now and Wear All Year   Reaching for specific silhouettes—wayfarers, aviators, etc.—is a good rule of thumb if you're in a pinch and unsure of what to grab, but is an otherwise pretty limiting approach to picking out shades. The truth is, the key to pulling off the sunglasses of your choice is actually pretty straightforward: be confident. So peruse these styles and remind yourself to think outside the comfort zone. When you step outside this summer, do it big. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2020 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019