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A few days ago, a 10-year-old boy named Ishit Bhatt participated in the famous TV show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC). The boy was very ‘smart’. He impressed the audience by answering all types of questions very fast and correctly. However, the main factor the audience captured was not Ishit Bhatt’s knowledge, but the little boy’s sharpness, behavioral skills, and fearless way of speaking, which all went viral across social media in India.
Many people reacted negatively to the boy’s behavior, expressing their opinions in comments, and discussions escalated on viral pages, criticizing his conduct.
What Happened?
During the Kaun Banega Crorepati game, when the host, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, was explaining the rules, Ishit started speaking and interrupting without letting him finish completely. Ishit quickly said, “Lock it! Lock it!” Many viewers expressed their opinion that this was disrespectful, arguing that the boy was being impatient and showing a lack of respect for elders, as he wasn’t allowing the question to be fully stated. Ishit answered a few questions correctly, but due to overconfidence, he made a mistake on the 5th question and exited without any money.
Social media was filled with criticism of the child’s behavior, with some comments even questioning his parents’ upbringing.
Lessons for Parents and Children (Based On Kaun Banega Crorepati Incident)
Although this was just a TV incident, it provides valuable lessons for all of us on how to raise children with intelligence and emotional balance.
Intelligence Alone Isn’t Enough
No matter how smart a child is, manners and humility are essential.
Parents must teach children:
- To respect elders and to behave with patience in any situation.
- Children should be taught to handle any situation calmly and speak with composure.
- Along with being brave, children must be taught to behave with modesty.
- Children should be told that without good conduct in this world, even the most intelligent person will face difficulties in society.
The World Responds Quickly (On Kaun Banega Crorepati Incident)
The online criticism Ishit faced clearly shows how quickly people react to a child’s behavior in Kaun Banega Crorepati, even though he is young. Small mistakes can garner major attention.
Before outsiders correct your children, parents should privately guide them and teach them behavioral skills.
Managing Overconfidence
- It’s important to encourage children, but giving them ‘blind praise’ without thought can ‘backfire’ on parents. Instead of saying, “Whatever you do is correct,” teach them so they understand:
- It’s important to pause for a moment and think calmly before reacting immediately when making any decision.
- Children need to know how to properly examine all options and to take mistakes as lessons if they occur.
Emotional Resilience in the Spotlight
In today’s digital world, even young children can go viral. Social media celebrates achievements but can also trigger anxiety or criticism.
Key Information (UNICEF Data):
- According to a UNICEF study, it is known that one in every seven teenagers has mental health problems.
- Constantly being online and waiting for likes increases stress in children. That’s why, as parents, we must guide them with love, patience, and direction.
- Tell them that being mentally peaceful and self-confident is more important than going viral.
- With our love, understanding, and support, children learn to handle stress (build resilience). This helps them grow in a balanced and safe manner in the digital world.
Key Ways for Children to Use Social Media Healthily
- Set Boundaries:
- Encourage children to decide for themselves what to post on social media and when to take a break from the phone.
- Doing this increases their responsibility, thoughtfulness, and time control.
- This gives them the confidence of “I can manage my time.”
- Co-regulate Emotions
Children experience many types of feelings when using social media – happiness in some moments, disappointment in some, and comparison in others.
In such times, the parents’ role is very important.
Calmly ask them – “How are you feeling?”, “Shall we take a short break?”
Asking gently like this encourages children to talk freely with us. They learn to express their feelings. This develops emotional balance in them.
- Build Digital Skills
Show children how to respond to a negative comment on social media and how to use privacy settings.
Tell them that “likes” or “followers” do not determine our value.
Instill the belief in your children that social media is just a platform to share our thoughts and talent — it is not a measure of our worth.
How Parentshala Supports Families
The guidance at Parentshala.org is helpful for raising your children to be intelligent, confident, and emotionally grounded. We provide complete guidance on how to raise your children’s behavior so that others don’t question it, ensuring they are prepared to face such incidents in life:
- Emotional intelligence & self-regulation.
- Respect, manners, & social skills.
- Healthy interaction with digital media.
When children are taught to succeed with ‘brains and heart’, they gain love and respect along with results. This is real success.
Main Points for Parents:
Raise children who are smart, respectful, and resilient.
Celebrate achievements and guide mistakes.
Children must understand that intelligence truly shines only when combined with good manners and emotional strength.
