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Pressure to Perform: Addressing the Model Minority Myth

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As an asian american student, I often heard about mental issues from my friends in China, and I can strongly relate to these issues since I have been experiencing it.

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Math has always been hard for me- among other subjects- and for a long time I would (“jokingly”) call myself slow or stupid when I struggled to understand or remember things. As a senior now in therapy, I’ve started to realize that my performance in a high school class doesn’t define what I’m capable of as a person, and that there’s a whole life ahead of me still (devoid, in most part, of math). High school isn’t all there is; college isn’t all there is. The world is big! :]

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The environment here really does create pressure to do well in school at any cost.
I've been lucky to have parents that don't promote the model minority myth, but I saw a lot of my friends reflected in the things the video talked about

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i sympathize with the fact that asian parents have a hard time understanding mental health issues

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Something that resonated was when they talked about how being high achieving is the standard and how it leads us to to discredit ourselves.

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the high expections set by the Asian culture and family

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being an asian american student, i resonate with the stereotypes that come with being asian american with the model minority myth, and struggling with mental health issues.

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High expectations from parents, teachers, and society in general can cause students to become stressed and undervalue their mental health if they cannot keep up to these difficult demands

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As non asian student, I am aware of the stereotype of AAPI students and will support then through their mental struggles.

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there are people who struggle with grades and making sure you’re a friend instead of a parent is important for them!

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"being proud of yourself doesn't mean you're being complacent" - Ellie Lian

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"being proud of yourself doesn't mean you're being complacent" - Ellie Lian

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This video is strong because it stresses the importance of accepting people for who they are, and not stereotyping them for their race.

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Your mental health is important

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that you shouldn’t pressure yourself to achieve something that is not on your skill level

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There are resources at school to help students

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i saw many similarities between the topics discussed and my own experiences so it was great to see others understanding as well

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I am also an Asian student, and have experienced MMM stereotypes and high expectations from my parents, teachers, and even friends

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You don’t need to take difficult courses.

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i resonated w how we are constantly having high expectations and we beat ourselves for not accomplishing them

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try your best. it is okay to make mistakes. your grades do not define you!

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everyone has problems

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Stop the Model Minority Myth!! Asian students just like others, it’s okay to make mistakes, it’s just how the learning process works.

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It is a constant battle that a lot of people deal with on a daily basis. So, remind yourself that you can do it!

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Dont stereotype other people

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Many people have issues in their life’s, not just AAPI students and it is important to acknowledge that.

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Anyone can feel this negatively about their own grades.

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As a Asian American, sometimes I did felt depressed and pressured because of grades. Grades did became a common conversation topic in my family. It is great to see this video since it did bring up a good point that mental health is important than grades.

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The idea to focus on passions rather than things you don't enjoy is very true. However, I feel like through enough determination and thinking, barriers put on by ourselves and society can be overcome. Sometimes I feel sorry for myself but soon realize the strife of all the men and women from centuries ago. Typically after thinking of these peoples struggles I feel a lot less sorry for myself and a lot more grateful. Perhaps being grateful can make more people feel more happy--at least it worked for me.

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From the film, I specifically saw something that immediately reminded me of myself. With so many peers around me that are smarter, it makes me push myself both in a positive and negative way. It also makes me feel like I am behind or not good enough. I always have to strive for the best, and that gets really tiring.

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It was really informative and interesting!

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It’s okay to make mistakes nobody is perfect. Everyone learns by making mistakes.

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It is hard to keep up with the expectation of getting straight As with your parents thinking that B are below average.

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Be chill of my grade is ok to take a break

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To not hold yourself to high standards and pressure yourself because of grades

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Grades don’t define you.

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It was nice to see the model minority myth acknowledged and dissected in this informative film. Having all these examples helped me understand that others in the Asian American community are struggling with the same things I am.

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Yeah, as an Asian student, my parents sometimes keep telling me “study hard!” “You can get an A next time!” But I think it’s okay that you didn’t get straight A, make mistakes is just how learning progress works.

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I think that a lot of expectations are “normal” or “built-in” to normal lifestyle for a lot of AAPI students, so we don’t really notice when we’re hurting our mental health in daily conversation. The video was a great reminder to be kind to ourselves :)

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Its ok to make mistakes sometimes and when you need it ask for help

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Feel free to make mistakes and it's important to understand that you do not need to be perfect

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be considerate

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I personally appreciated that the video included input from teachers and faculty that have undergone similar experiences as students right now. This allowed them to share their retrospective view on if grades and admissions truly mattered in the long-run.

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We have the ability and power to change the Model Minority Myth as well

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The video talked about suicidal thoughts and mental illness which people suffer from and I don't have those thoughts.

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To not stereotype anyone

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Asian parents thinking that depression/mental health isn’t real. It happens so often and it’s so goofy

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I appreciate how it was recognized that college is not an endpoint for students, specifically for AAPI students and how it shouldn’t be.

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Don't have to excel at every subjects, it is ok to make mistakes, do not fear failing, failing and making mistakes are in the process of growth

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That you must have perfect grades

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I’ve always been pressured by my parents to get good grades, and when I don’t meet their expectations I am criticized and constantly reminded there are better kids than me.

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To be considerate of others and what we are saying to avoid speaking about myths

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I just ignore the stereotypes and just focus on myself.

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I was able to resonate with how the teacher was saying that college shouldn’t be the reason for validation especially with the system of college being the only way for success is not as relevant today.

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That we should not stereotype

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It’s nice to see the recognition that not everyone who is AAPI will automatically be smart

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Be yourself, take risks, mistakes are okay in learning, never give up, and keep trying.

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No matter who background someone comes from, everyone needs to make mistakes to grow into their best selves. With enough hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve the goals they strive for.

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I can understand the stress they put on people and how society holds such high standards.

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Feeling that getting anything less than an A is bad

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how much a bad grade can feel like a failure when society expects because of your race to be perfect academically -- it ramps up the pressure! 

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how much a bad grade can feel like a failure when society expects because of your race to be perfect academically -- it ramps up the pressure! 

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A lot of people, including myself, feel family pressure, and I thought I was at fault for not getting straight As. Watching this video helped me feel connected to the school and “appreciated” for my efforts.

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People need to be more aware of what’s happening with other ethnicities.

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It’s ok to make mistakes and you never have to be perfect.

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I agree on the importance of mental health and how it can truly be super impactful on your life especially during our high school and college years

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This message resonates with me as a teacher that is Asian American, as a parent raising Asian American kids, a as a former Asian American student caught in this grind.

I especially love how you use your voice, your experience, and your power to advocate for the well-being of ALL students. My inner child is healing hearing how you refuse to give into the Model Minority Myth and your efforts to dismantle it.