Chris Pratt has recently sparked backlash after he urged people to "rush" into having children.
In a new interview with Men's Journal, the 43-year-old actor opened up about parenthood, stating that he would do everything in his power to protect his children.
The Guardians of the Galaxy star shares a 10-year-old son with his ex-wife Anna Faris as well as one-year-old and two-year-old daughters with his current wife Katherine Schwarzenegger.
When referring to the character he plays in the new Amazon Prime Video series The Terminal List who is seeking to avenge his family after they were murdered, Pratt hinted that he would also go to similar lengths to protect his own.
"Some critic said something like it was an 'unhinged revenge fantasy.' And, to be honest, that’s exactly what it is in a way. Whenever you’re put in a position, or even imagine a position, where those kids are in danger, your mind goes to wild places," he told the outlet earlier this month.
"I think every dad secretly fantasizes about what they would do if someone ever f***** with their kids"” he continued. "Your partner sees you staring off into the distance and says, 'Honey, what are you thinking about?' And you say, 'Oh, nothing.'"
"But what you’re really thinking is, 'Where’s the duct tape and how deep is the trunk?' I think that’s most dads. Or maybe that’s just me and I’m revealing something here," he added.
The star then went on to discuss how his personal life has affected his professional life, stating that by becoming a better father, he became a better actor.
"That instinct you have to protect them – those are all things you can try to fake, but it doesn’t really come close to what you have access to when you’ve lived it," the 43-year-old told the outlet. "For me, having kids is what it’s all about, and how it’s benefitted me as an actor is a pleasant byproduct."
Pratt also encouraged others to have children as soon as possible because of the joy that it brought to his own life saying: "People say all the time, 'Don’t rush to have kids.' I personally disagree. Rush. Have them. Of course, make sure you find a great partner, but don’t wait."
That latter comment didn't seem to sit too well with fans as they took to social media to slam the actor for pushing such a "controversial" opinion.
One critic wrote: "It's a shame nobody ever taught him to mind his business."
Another decided: "The best advice is to do the opposite of Chris Pratt’s advice on anything."
A third suggested: "How about just let everyone make that decision for themselves?"
And the comments didn't stop there...
"I completely disagree, wait," wrote yet another user, while one added that they'd "pass" on the opportunity.
A third also threw in some good advice, writing: "As sweet as this is, I think kids will benefit more by having mentally stable and financially stable parents, and a lot of people don’t achieve both until their 30s. Having kids before you’re ready will just create an unstable upbringing for them which results in minor trauma."
Elsewhere, Pratt doubled down on the view when recalling a conversation he had with Adam Sandler.
"Every day you wait is a day they don’t get to have you in their life," he said. "The younger you have kids, the more time they get to have with you.
"It’s wild. Having kids is incredible. The things you normally take for granted in life are new," he added.
I mean, each to their own, but let's not rush into things that can have severe consequences.
