KBC contestant controversy: If Amitabh Bachchan doesn’t have a problem; then why are we labelling ten-year-old Ishit Bhatt as rude and arrogant? Repeated criticism can damage the child’s self-confidence. Here is what an expert child psychotherapist has to say.
There isn’t any perfect parenting or perfect kid. Instead of quick judgment, this is a time to reflect. Padma Rewari, psychotherapist from Mumbai explains that parenting is complex, and none of us are perfect. Criticism and negativity rarely correct behaviour—they can harm a child’s emotional well-being, affecting self-esteem, confidence, and overall mental health.
Time to stop labelling ten-year-old kid Ishit Bhatt as rude and arrogant
How can we label a 10-year-old child? Trollers have gone to the extent of dragging in his parents. Rewari says, “At this tender age, children are still discovering the world and learning to respond to overwhelming emotions. Like many, he grew up watching Kaun Banega Crorepati, imagining moments like this. Standing face-to-face with Amitabh Bachchan, it is natural for a child to feel a mix of excitement, awe, and nervousness. These are honest emotions, not signs of defiance or poor parenting.”
Repeated criticism can damage the
child’s self-confidence
From a counsellor’s perspective, labels—such as ‘arrogant’ and ‘disobedient’—can leave deep and lasting impressions on a young mind. Words carry weight. Repeated criticism risks instilling fear, shame, or self-doubt. At this age, children need empathy, understanding, and gentle guidance. Supportive environments help them grow resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy.
Let us remember: behind every child is a young, impressionable mind. A moment of kindness strengthens them; a moment of harshness can leave scars. It is our responsibility—whether as parents, teachers, or society—to guide, not condemn, and to nurture the emotional well-being that will shape the adults they become.
Lets stop attaching labels to children!
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