Wow what an intense story! I can totally relate to feeling that burning anger when someone insults you or your family. The writer does an excellent job painting that scene and making you feel the buildup of emotions. Even though fighting is never the ideal solution you can understand how a young person might snap after being repeatedly provoked and disrespected like that.
The way the mom handled it was great parenting - letting her daughter know violence is not OK but also listening and being understanding about what led to that breaking point. Her perspective about how they struggle to provide and having that work denigrated was really insightful. And the little twist at the end about the aunt lowkey being OK with her niece getting put in her place because of her bratty attitude? Chef's kiss!