July 18, 1999 at 12:00 am #15853
Normand19945
Participant
Why is it a myth? Asians have assimilated into this society and have reaped its rewards for that assimilation. To deny that may be politically correct, but it doesn’t change the fact. As far as those who don’t want to, for whatever reason, assimilate, fine, that’s their business. Not all whites are successful in America, either. The important thing is that individuals have the opportunity to succeed if they desire. It’s too bad you feel uncomfortable with being an Asian and the Model Minority Myth. Did you allow a well-meaning teacher to question your own value?