The Sims 4 Parenthood Game Pack is packed with new gameplay! With so many things to try out you may miss out some of these important features that come with the pack:
1) Set the table!
Although it doesn’t bring anything new except nice aesthetics and manner character value points for children / teens if they set them up, it’s still a perfect way to gather your entire family and have a nice conversation over breakfast, lunch or dinner.
2) Sibling Rivalries
Sibling rivalries really come to life in The Sims 4 Parenthood. There are a dozen of new “Mean” interactions your children and teens can perform to each other, and some of them are quite hilarious such as the “Trick into Believing We’re All in a Simulation” interaction.
3) Volunteering
Teens, Adults and Elders can help out the less fortunate by volunteering! Simply click the phone and under the travel tab select “Volunteer”. There are 5 activities that you can participate in:
- Volunteer at a Bake Sale
- Volunteer at a Beach Cleanup
- Volunteer at a Nursing Home
- Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen
- Walk to Fight Disease
Although you won’t actually be able to see what your Sim is doing at least you’ll have some control over the outcome with chance cards. Teen Sims will have the opportunity to earn character values depending on chance card choices.
4) School Projects
Nothing better than helping raise your grades up and earn character values at the same time! There are 7 school projects that you can build – some bring fun new animations while some are just fun to look at.
5) The Journal
Who knew such a small object could bring that much gameplay? You can use the journal to relieve off your emotions (or bring them back) and those sneaky siblings can even use it when you’re not looking to snoop through it. You can be careful and hide it some place safe, like under your bed.
Picky Eater (Child Phase) – It’s good to be a Picky Eater. Keep all those nasty culinary concoctions away from the Sim. They will prefer to eat their favorite Quick Meal.
Distant (Teen Phase) – This teen has become distant. Being near and interacting with family has started to stress them out. The world just doesn’t understand them.
Loud (Child Phase) – This Sim is letting the world hear her / his voice! This Sim yells, makes noise on instruments, and will listen to music as loud as possible. Earplugs are advised for other family members.
Mean Streak (Teen Phase) – It is time to be Mean just because. This Sim is feeling nasty and will relish the chance to be Mean to other Sims.
Rebellious (Teen Phase) – Growing up means rebelling against the old fuddy duddy’s rules. This Sim will argue with their parents more often, swear, and procrastinate when doing homework.
I’m a Bear! (Child Phase) – Be the Bear! This child will accept nothing less than dressing as an amazing fruit-themed ruler of the forest. It will feel unbearable to wear any other outfits.
Clingy (Child Phase) – This Sim feels safest when interacting with their caregiver. There is no reason to interact with otherse when you have such an amazing person in your life. Forcing this Sim to interact with others will stress them out.
Argumentative (From Having Negative Conflict Resolution) – Argumentative Sims don’t always start conversations on the right foot with Sims they don’t like. Successfully apologizing is harder and they do try to assert their correctness more often than not.
Bad Manners (From Having Negative Manners) – Sims with Bad Manners can try to be Friendly, but will always fail using certain socials. They will often use gross manners, swear a lot, and never want to do the dishes.
Compassionate (From Having Positive Empathy) – Compassionate Sims can help other Sims relieve their negative emotions. They can also empathize with them by Sharing Emotional Burdens. However, these Sims get stressed when being Mean.
Emotional Control (From Having Positive Emotional Control) – Sims who have the Emotional Control Trait can relieve negative moods by jogging, listening to certain music, blogging on the computer, or playing an instrument. In general, their negative emotions will go away faster than other Sims.
Good Manners (From Having Positive Manners) – Sims with Good Manners won’t want to do any gross manners interactions, at least not in front of anyone. They also have a new Polite Introduction and can gain friendly relationships faster. Good Mannered Sims can also Offer Gratitude to the Host of a house they are visiting.
Irresponsible (From Having Negative Responsibility) – Irresponsible Sims are uncomfortable at work, but ignoring bills and slacking off brings them joy. They may also encounter new situations when at work.
Mediator (From Having Positive Conflict Resolution) – Mediator Sims have a higher chance at successfully apologizing to other Sims and can Mediate the Forums. They can also mend differences with Sims they have not been friendly with for a long time.
Responsible (From Having Positive Responsibility) – Responsible Sims perform better at their jobs and can teach children and teens how to be responsible.
Uncontrolled Emotions (From Having Negative Emotional Control) – Sims with Uncontrolled Emotions won’t be able to relieve their negative emotions as fast as other Sims. When they have strong negative emotions, they may have an emotional meltdown.
Insensitive (From Having Negative Empathy) – Insensitive Sims are able to Question other Sims’ negative emotions. They can also instigate other Sims. Insensitive Sims will have a higher chance of failing socially when talking to Sims with bad emotions.
Role Model (From Completing the Super Parent Aspiration) – Gives bonus Character Value scoring when near Toddlers, Children, or Teens.
Super Parent – This Sim wants to be the best parent ever!
