Jessica Eddie stole a bus to eat a cheeseburger. You know, he wasn't really standing up for something fine. I knew he was lying. Maybe I was just looking for an excuse to save him. Save him from what? When I first moved to this country, I didn't know the language or the culture. I would shrink my shoulders, put my head down, and try to be invisible. The immigrant shrivel, a model minority. I didn't want to cause any trouble, so I apologized all the time, even when I wasn't wrong, like you do. Until one day, back when I was teaching, I gave this kid an F. He got upset, and he told his parents that I shouted at him, which I didn't do. But instead of standing up for myself, I agreed to apologize. I am very sorry for what happened with Steven. Please accept my apology. Thank you. You're still gonna fire her, right? We'd hate to have to tell the school board about this. Yes, I suppose that is the only appropriate move. What? You understand, Jessica. It's just easier this

way I did everything they wanted me to, but I still lost my job. I felt so powerless and weak. I don't want the boys to ever feel that. Eddie being alone in a new country like we were brought all that back, and in two years, he's gonna be out on his own for good. Jessica, we have great kids, and they have the strongest mother in the world. I am strong, but even great kids make mistakes. Eddie owning that won't make him weak. Saying sorry is one of the hardest things you ever do. If the boys learn to do that, it'll only make them stronger.

Model Minority – Fresh Off The Boat

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