‘Don’t troll KBC kid Ishit Bhatt’: Chandigarh-based founder says Indian kids are suffering from ‘six pocket syndrome’ started in China

Afterwards Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 While contestant Ishit Bhatt went viral for his “overconfident” behavior on Amitabh Bachchan’s quiz show, a Chandigarh-based entrepreneur urged people to stop trolling the 10-year-old. He claimed that Bhatt’s behavior reflected a deeper social problem called “Six Pocket Syndrome”, which he said had Chinese origins and was now affecting Indian families. Bhatt, a fifth-grade student from Gujarat, received strong reactions online for his tone of voice and reactions during the show. While many criticized her attitude, others said trolling a child had gone too far.

‘Six Pocket Syndrome’ theory

Explaining the idea, Chandigarh-based founder and social media user @DuttShekhar wrote on
This term refers to situations where a single child is cared for by six adults, parents and grandparents, who comply with every request, leading to overindulgence and entitlement.

He wrote that Bhatt may have been an innocent victim of this syndrome, and that the behavior people see on television is shaped by family dynamics rather than vanity. The post read: “Indian children are now experiencing what Chinese children experienced twenty years ago; being raised by six pockets, surrounded by affection but lacking discipline.”

The post was viewed more than 2.3 thousand times and received mixed reactions from social media users.

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The internet is divided

While some users agree with the analysis by saying modern parenting styles While it often leads to overconfidence in children, others have criticized the idea as an unfair generalization. Many pointed out that Bhatt’s behavior may have been due to nervousness or excitement, not entitlement. Some of the users also emphasized that shaming a 10-year-old child in public was unnecessary and harmful. “He was extremely confident. Probably because his parents raised him that way. He learned a lesson he will never forget for the rest of his life. Big B was extremely gracious throughout the entire event. Time to move on online. The kid has enough trauma for his childhood,” @niks_1985 wrote on X.

From viral fame to online backlash

Bhatt became a hot topic with the episode aired earlier this week. Viewers found his urgency in answering questions and his interactions with Amitabh Bachchan unusual for his age.

During the show, he asked the host to skip the repetitive rules and focus on the questions. However, his style drew criticism from viewers who felt it was disrespectful.

His appearance ended abruptly as he failed to answer a ₹25,000 question correctly and left the show empty-handed. The moment sparked memes and harsh comments online.

Call for empathy for children

As debates about “Six Pocket Syndrome” and parenting styles continue, many social media users have called for restraint and compassion. They say trolling a 10-year-old boy for his on-screen behavior is not justified.

“A very satisfying ending! I’m not saying this about the child, but about the parents. If you fail to teach your children humility, patience and good manners, they will turn out to be very rude and overconfident. Not being able to earn even a single rupee will distress them for a long time,” wrote @theskindoctor13.

But others urged people to stop making personal attacks and remember that children learn through experience.

The debate around Ishit Bhatt has now evolved from online ridicule to a broader discussion about how modern parenting, social media and cultural change are shaping children’s behavior in India.