Actor Chris Pratt revealed in a recent interview that his three youngest children have never watched any of his films. The reason? His wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, enforces a firm “old school” approach to screen time and technology.
Screen-Free Childhood
Pratt, who shares Lyla (5), Eloise (3), and Ford (16 months) with Schwarzenegger, stated that his children are currently shielded from his work on screen. “Katherine is very old-school when it comes to screens,” he explained, suggesting that the family will revisit this rule later.
This contrasts with his older son, Jack (13), from a previous marriage. Jack already recognizes his father’s fame, having attended a screening of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023. The difference highlights a generational gap in how Pratt’s children experience his career.
A Family Tradition of Strictness
Schwarzenegger’s approach to parenting isn’t new. She openly admits that her upbringing under Arnold Schwarzenegger influenced her own methods. The couple is reportedly “more traditional” regarding chores, with a zero-tolerance policy for excuses.
“This is probably a little bit of my father coming out,” Schwarzenegger shared on a podcast, indicating that the strictness is deliberate.
Echoes of Arnold’s Discipline
Schwarzenegger recalled an incident where her father made her return home from a semi-formal dance to finish laundry. This story illustrates how deeply ingrained the expectation of responsibility was in her childhood—an expectation she now replicates with her own children.
The family’s adherence to strict rules suggests a belief in the value of discipline and accountability. While unconventional in Hollywood, this approach reflects a deliberate choice to prioritize tradition over modern parenting trends.
Ultimately, Pratt jokes that his younger children will eventually recognize his “coolness,” but for now, their parents are maintaining boundaries.
