Sims 4: Parents' Joy - all information about the gameplay pack

With the expansion "The Sims 4 - Parents' Joy" your Sims can raise the children and thus influence the character of the offspring. In this practical tip, we present the add-on.

Sims 4: Parents' Joy - Parents can influence children's character values

From toddler age, your Sims now have character values. These can be influenced by the upbringing, but also by the behavior of the child itself. Below you will find all five character values ​​in detail:

• Manners: Children with good manners help their parents with tablecloths and introduce themselves to foreign Sims in a friendly manner. On the other hand, those who roar or belch and pop prohibited words show bad manners. In the case of a pronounced green color, the children receive the additional characteristic "good manners" when entering adulthood, and the red characteristic "bad manners".
• Responsibility: The children show responsibility when they do their homework and clean up their room. Those who violate the parents' punishments or cause chaos receive a negative character value. The Sims can later receive the additional feature "responsible" or "irresponsible".
• Conflict resolution: If the children try to improve bad relationships or if they apologize, the conflict resolution increases. On the other hand, if other Sims are declared to be an enemy or if they argue with others, this has a negative effect on the character value. There is a chance of the additional feature "arbitrator" or "belligerent".
• Empathy: If the family decides to volunteer or if the children help other Sims, this character value increases. However, if a child is mean or beats cuddly toys, this has a negative impact on empathy. These Sims can later receive the additional feature "Compassionate" or "Unsensitive".
• Emotional control: jogging Sims to keep a clear head or doing relaxation exercises increases this character value. On the other hand, anyone who sabotages school projects or destroys dollhouses causes an emotional breakdown. After adolescence, the additional characteristic of "emotional control" or "uncontrolled emotions" can wave.

The Sims 4 - Parents' Joy: Parents can bring up their children

With the add-on there is also a new skill in Sims 4, namely education. This ability can be acquired by all parents, but also by people who live in the same household with children as, for example, adult siblings.

• Sim parents can actively intervene in education, for example by teaching their children to say please and thank you or apologies. You can also encourage the child to behave in a certain way or measure behavior.
• The parents are regularly confronted with new challenges, for example, the school may call and ask for help or the children and young people may go through a phase. It is then up to you to decide how to proceed.
• With every decision and with the example of good and bad habits, your Sims influence the upbringing of the child.
• The skill has 10 levels and depending on the level your Sims have reached, they are able to influence the children more. Not only are new interactions unlocked, but it is also more effective to interact with the child.

The Sims 4 - Parents' Delights: Family Interactions and Other Novelties

• New interactions are possible that every family member can have. In addition to "hugging lovingly", this also includes "biting", "very personal conversation" and "giving family advice".
• Families can work on a voluntary basis. It is also possible to pack packed lunches and children can help set the table.
• Sometimes there are school projects that can be done with the help of parents. These not only promote the character value, but also the grades.
• Teenagers can have pimples if you select them in creation mode. In addition, adolescents are particularly affected by mood swings.

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