Published Nov 25, 2019

Susan Mayer on What Money Can't Buy

Susan Mayer delves into the complexities of poverty's impact on children, advocating for a multidimensional approach beyond monetary aid that includes behavioral and educational interventions, emphasizing parental and societal roles.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Challenging Assumptions
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The Role of Income
02
Parental Influence
03
Education's Impact
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Susan Mayer on What Money Can't Buy

Topics covered

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Changing Behaviors

Challenging Views

The Weight Loss Challenge

Education and Families

Income and Child Outcomes

Parental Influence

Protecting Children, Changing Norms

Understanding Poverty

Changing Reading Norms

Challenging Assumptions

Rethinking Money's Role

Parental Decision Making

The Impact of Additional Income

Behavioral Modifications and Scaling

Episode Highlights

Challenging Assumptions

The Role of Income

Parental Influence

Education's Impact

Susan Mayer on What Money Can't Buy

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Challenging AssumptionsSusan Mayer explores the limitations of monetary solutions in addressing poverty's impact on children. She advocates for a broader approach that includes behavioral and educational interventions to truly improve the lives of disadvantaged children.

Challenging Assumptions

The Role of Income

Parental InfluenceSusan Mayer explores the contrasting theories of investment versus behavior in parenting and how societal norms shape children's futures. She discusses the complexities of parenting practices and their impact on children's success.

Parental Influence

Education's ImpactSusan Mayer examines the potential of educational interventions and the relative influence of school versus home on children's success. She highlights the importance of family involvement and innovative approaches to address educational disparities.

Education's Impact