The Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 episode featuring young Ishit Bhatt has become the internet’s latest fixation. Not because of the quiz itself, but because a 12-year-old’s poise and quick talk were read as “overconfidence.” Within hours, the moment snowballed into memes, mockery, and furious debates about modern parenting.

But beyond the social media drama sits a truth that’s far more telling. One that has little to do with a child’s manners and everything to do with how India’s schools are shaping its next generation. We’re churning out students who appear self-assured, articulate and bold, but who are quietly being short-changed on depth, reasoning, and reflection.

The real story here isn’t about parenting. It’s the schooling system that mistakes performance for preparedness, and presentat

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