Parent Guide > Study: 'High Incomes Don't Bring You Happiness'
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Study: 'High Incomes Don't Bring You Happiness'" by Caitlin Kenney.
The article "Study: 'High Incomes Don't Bring You Happiness'" discusses a study conducted by psychologist Daniel Kahneman and economist Angus Deaton that analyzed the impact money has on happiness.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Does money buy happiness?" and "How can we achieve happiness?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Study: 'High Incomes Don't Bring You Happiness'" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- Watch Money can buy happiness: Michael Norton at TEDxCambridge 2011 at home with your child.