By Soumya Ranjan KBC Kid Controversy: The self-assured attitude of a 10-year-old Kaun Banega Crorepati contestant has gone viral. This has sparked conversations about “Six Pocket Syndrome,” a theory that suggests six adults overindulge in pampering. Some people support the child and urge empathy, while others disagree. The discussion focuses on contemporary parenting and how it affects Indian kids’ behavior.
A Chandigarh-based businessman has called on people to stop making fun of 10-year-old Ishit Bhatt after the contestant from Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 went viral for his “overconfident” behavior on Amitabh Bachchan’s quiz show. He asserted that Bhatt’s actions are indicative of a more serious social problem known as the “Six Pocket Syndrome,” which he said has its roots in China and is currently plaguing Indian families. Gujarati fifth-grader Bhatt’s tone and answers during the show sparked intense online reactions. Some said that the child’s trolling had gone too far, while others criticized his attitude.
The theory of “Six Pocket Syndrome”
The concept was explained by Chandigarh-based founder and social media user @DuttShekhar, who posted on X (formerly Twitter) that a child who is raised in an environment of excessive pampering is said to suffer from “Six Pocket Syndrome.”
When six adults—parents and grandparents—care for a single child and meet all of their needs, it can result in overindulgence and entitlement.
He wrote that Bhatt might have been an innocent victim of this syndrome and that family dynamics, not conceit, were what shaped the behavior that people saw on TV. According to the post, “Indian children are now experiencing what Chinese children experienced twenty years ago — being raised by six pockets, surrounded by love but lacking discipline.”
More than 2.3 lakh people have viewed the post, and social media users have responded to it in a variety of ways.
The Internet is still divided.
Some users criticized the idea as an unfair generalization, while others agreed with the analysis, stating that children raised in modern parenting styles frequently develop overconfidence.
Many observed that Bhatt’s actions might have been motivated more by excitement or anxiety than by a sense of entitlement. Additionally, some users emphasized how harmful and needless it was to publicly humiliate a 10-year-old.
He exuded too much confidence. Most likely as a result of the way his parents have raised him. He gained knowledge that he will always remember. Throughout the entire event, Big B displayed extraordinary grace. It’s time for the internet to change. On X, @niks_1985 wrote, “The child has experienced enough trauma for his childhood.”
From internet backlash to viral fame
Following the airing of his episode earlier this week, Bhatt became a trending topic. His quickness in answering questions and his interactions with Amitabh Bachchan struck viewers as out of character for his age.
He requested that the host concentrate on the questions and refrain from restating the rules during the show. However, viewers criticized his style, believing it to be disrespectful.
He left the show empty-handed after failing to correctly answer a ₹25,000 question, bringing an abrupt end to his appearance. Online, the incident provoked harsh comments and memes.
Appeals for compassion with children
In the ongoing discussions about parenting practices and “Six Pocket Syndrome,” a number of social media users have urged moderation and empathy. They claim that it is not acceptable to make fun of a 10-year-old for his behavior on screen.
“Very happy ending! This is about the parents, not the child. Your children will grow up to be a rude, arrogant bunch if you are unable to teach them patience, humility, and manners. They will undoubtedly suffer for a long time if they don’t win a single rupee,” @theskindoctor13 wrote.
Others, however, advised people to refrain from insulting others and to keep in mind that kids pick up knowledge through experience.
Online teasing of Ishit Bhatt has given way to a more extensive conversation about how social media, contemporary parenting, and cultural shifts are influencing Indian children’s behavior.