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'''Teen''' is the fourth [[Life stages|life stage]] of a [[Sim]] in ''[[The Sims 2]]'', [[The Sims Stories]] and ''[[The Sims 3]]'', after [[child]] and before [[young adult]] ([[adult]] in ''The Sims 2'' and The Sims Stories). Teens are not included in the [[List of The Sims games#The Sims 2 era|console games based on ''The Sims 2'']] or in ''[[The Sims Medieval]]''.
'''Teen''' is the fourth [[Life stages|life stage]] of a [[Sim]] in ''[[The Sims 2]]'', [[The Sims Stories]] and ''[[The Sims 3]]'', after [[Child]] and before [[Young Adult]] ([[Adult]] in ''The Sims 2'' and The Sims Stories). Teens are not included in the [[List of The Sims games#The Sims 2 era|console games based on ''The Sims 2'']] or in ''[[The Sims Medieval]]''.


The teen life stage is not present in ''[[The Sims]]'', but players can download head and body [[skins]] which can give a Sim the appearance of being a teen.
The teen life stage is not present in ''[[The Sims]]'', but players can download head and body [[skins]] which can give a Sim the appearance of being a teen.
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The teen life stage lasts for 14{{Lifespan|N}}{{Vgversion|TS3}}{{Vgversion|TS3C}} or 15{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TSS}} days. Teens can grow up earlier if they go to [[college]].{{Vgversion|University}}
The teen life stage lasts for 14{{Lifespan|N}}{{Vgversion|TS3}}{{Vgversion|TS3C}} or 15{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TSS}} days. Teens can grow up earlier if they go to [[college]].{{Vgversion|University}}


In ''[[The Sims 2]]'', some teens get zits if [[hygiene]] drops. This adds a "use acne cream" option when using the [[mirror]] and the teen will act frightened when they "gussy up." Notably, if someone in the teen's close family (like a parent or sibling) had acne problems, the teen is significantly more likely to get acne as well.
In ''[[The Sims 2]]'', some teens get zits if [[hygiene]] drops. This adds a "use acne cream" option when using the [[mirror]] and the teen will act frightened when they "gussy up." Notably, if someone in the teen's close family (like a parent or sibling) had acne problems, the teen is significantly more likely to get acne as well. Acne is not, however, a game mechanic in ''[[The Sims 3]]''. Teens can also use gym equipment, and it becomes necessary in order to stay fit.


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Teens in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' are unique in that they can grow up into one of two separate ages: [[Young Adult]] or [[Adult]]. In ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', the player has the choice to send a teen to college, where they will live as a young adult, otherwise they will become an adult. In ''[[The Sims 3]]'', the player does not have this choice; they will always age up into a young adult.
They can use gym equipment, and it becomes necessary in order to stay fit.

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Teens are unique in that they can grow up into one of two separate ages: [[Young adult]] or [[Adult]]. In ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', the player has the choice to send a teen to college, where they will live as a young adult, otherwise they will become an adult. In ''[[The Sims 3]]'', the player does not have a choice, they will always age to a [[young adult]].
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Things that teens can do that younger life stages can't:
Things that teens can do that younger life stages can't:
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*Sneak out {{vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3:G}}
*Sneak out {{vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS3:G}}
*Teach a toddler [[toddler skills]]
*Teach a toddler [[toddler skills]]
*Live on their own if parents die.
*Live on their own if parents die
*Drive [[car]]s
*Drive [[car]]s
*Learn to drive {{vgversion|TS3:G}}
*Learn to drive {{vgversion|TS3:G}}
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*Not be taken away by the [[Social Worker]]
*Show vampire genes and comport like them
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*Not be taken away by social worker
*Die by Electrocution
*Die by Electrocution
*Die of Starvation
*Die of Starvation
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{{Col-break}}
*Die of Drowning
*Die in Fire
*Die of the Mummy's Curse
*Die of the Mummy's Curse
*Die by Traps
*Die by Traps
*Die by Meteor
*Die of Thirst
*Die of Thirst
*Male Sims can have facial hair
*Male Sims can have facial hair
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*Ride a Horse{{vgversion|TS3:P}}
*Ride a Horse{{vgversion|TS3:P}}
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== Personality ==
== Personality ==


In ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims Stories]]'', when a Sim child becomes a teenager, their [[aspiration]] is set by the player for the first time in their lives. If ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]'' or later is installed, turn-ons and turn-offs are also set at this time. However, if the "age NPCs" feature of ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime|FreeTime]]'' is used to age a child [[Townie]] to a teen, the player will <u>not</u> be able to choose that Sim's aspiration, turn-ons and turn-off.
In ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims Stories]]'', when a Sim child becomes a teenager, their [[aspiration]] can be chosen by the player. If ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]'' or later is installed, turn-ons and turn-offs are also assigned at this point. However, if the "age NPCs" feature of ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime|FreeTime]]'' is used to age a child [[Townie]] to a teen, the player will <u>not</u> be able to choose that Sim's aspiration, turn-ons and turn-off.


In ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and [[The Sims 3 (console)|The Sims 3 for Console]], teens have 4 [[trait]]s and are able to choose from all of available traits, unlike younger Sims.
In ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and [[The Sims 3 (console)|The Sims 3 for Console]], teens have 4 [[Trait|traits]] and are able to choose from all of the available traits, unlike the younger life stages.


In [[The Sims 3: Generations]], teens are offered a chance to defy authority by pranking, holding a teenage party while parents are out, and, the Ultimate form of Rebellion: Sneak out while grounded.
In [[The Sims 3: Generations]], teens are offered a chance to defy parental authority by pulling pranks, holding a teenage party while their parents are away or sneaking out while grounded. They may also randomly suffer from mood swings.


== Romance ==
== Romance ==


The teenage stage is crucially important to a Sim's development, as romantic relationships can develop for the first time and most teen Sims will have a recurring want for their first kiss and to [[Going Steady|go steady]].{{Vgversion|TS2}}
The teenage stage may serve as an important period in a Sim's development, as Sims can begin to build their first romantic relationships from this point onwards. Most teen Sims will have a recurring want for their first kiss and to [[Going Steady|go steady]] with another Sim.{{Vgversion|TS2}}


Teens can do everything an adult does except [[WooHoo]], get married, or get pregnant but they can take care of babies and toddlers. (However, there are hacks which enable teens to WooHoo, get married, and get pregnant.) In ''The Sims 2'' and The Sims Stories, their romantic relationships are restricted to other teens, and will be broken when a teen grows up. In ''The Sims 3'', their romantic relationships are also restricted to other teens, unless a playable teen is dating another teen who grows up. The teen will still be the boyfriend/girlfriend of the young adult, but the only available romantic interaction is nothing. This is also the only legitimate way for a Teen to have a Romance status with a Young Adult.
Without the use of mods or hacks, teens can perform all romantic interactions except [[WooHoo]], Get Married, or Try for Baby, though they can still take care of existing babies and toddlers in the same way as older Sims. In ''The Sims 2'' and The Sims Stories, their romantic relationships are restricted to other teens, and will be automatically broken if one teen ages up and the other does not. In ''The Sims 3'', however, a teen dating another teen who ages up into a Young Adult will remain listed as their boyfriend or girlfriend, but romantic interactions between them will be disabled until the other teen has also aged up. This is the only legitimate way for a teenage Sim to have a Romance status with an older Sim.


== Responsibilities & privileges ==
== Responsibilities & privileges ==


Teens begin to take on more responsibilities such as getting a [[part-time job]] after school and on weekends, however they still cannot get a [[career|full-time job]]. They must still maintain good grades and, with ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', success at [[school]] and in skill building can earn valuable [[scholarship]] money.
Teens begin to take on more responsibilities such as getting a [[part-time job]] after school and on weekends, though they still cannot get a [[career|full-time job]]. Like children, they must maintain good grades, and with ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'' installed, success at [[school]] and in skill building can earn valuable [[scholarship]] money for use during a Sim's college years.


Teens also get some perks. They can cook and drive a [[car]].{{Vgversion|Nightlife}}{{Vgversion|TS3}} They can also live on their own if they become orphans or when all older Sims have moved out of the lot. In ''[[The Sims 2]]'', it is even possible for teens to [[running away|run away]] if their relationship with their family is too low. In ''[[The Sims 3]]'', if ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]]'' is installed, teens can travel alone.
Teens also get some perks. They can cook meals and drive a [[car]].{{Vgversion|Nightlife}}{{Vgversion|TS3}} They can also live on their own if their parents both die or when all the older Sims in the household have moved out of their home lot. In ''[[The Sims 2]]'', it is even possible for teens to [[running away|run away]] if their relationship with their family is too low. In ''[[The Sims 3]]'', if ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]]'' is installed, teens can travel alone. In both ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims 3]]'', teens cannot be taken away by the [[Social Worker]].


Like child Sims, in ''The Sims 3'', teenage Sims have a [[curfew]]. However, the curfew for teenagers is 11:00pm, which is an hour later than the curfew of a child. Teenagers who violate curfew get the positive “Out after Curfew” moodlet (child age Sims do not get this moodlet). Just like children, teens that are caught violating curfew by the police will be sent home and given the negative “Caught after Curfew” moodlet.
Like child Sims, in ''The Sims 3'', teenage Sims have a [[curfew]]. However, the curfew for teenagers is 11:00pm, which is an hour later than the curfew for children. Teenagers who violate the curfew will also get the positive “Out after Curfew” moodlet, whereas children do not. Just like children, however, teens that are caught violating curfew by the police will be sent home and given the negative “Caught after Curfew” moodlet.


If ''[[The Sims 3: Generations|Generations]]'' is installed, Teen Sims are elligible to graduate and attend prom. At [[Prom|prom]], they may choose to go stag or with a date, and [[Graduation#The Sims 3|graduation]] occurs when a Teen sim reaches the end of their Teenage life.
If ''[[The Sims 3: Generations|Generations]]'' is installed, teenage Sims can graduate and attend a prom. At the [[Prom|prom]], they may choose to go stag or with a date, and [[Graduation#The Sims 3|graduation]] automatically occurs at the end of the Teen life stage.


A variety of things can happen at prom, such as getting ditched by a date, being denied on the dance floor, or getting into a fight.
A variety of things can happen at prom, such as getting ditched by a date, being denied on the dance floor, or getting into a fight.
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|Having High Grades will give you a better chance of being Valedictorian.
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Teens are not able to be taken away by the [[Social Worker]] but can be taken away by the Grim Reaper.{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TSS}}{{Vgversion|TS3}}{{Vgversion|TS3C}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''The Sims 2'' and The Sims Stories, Teens do not have curfew which means that Teens are able to be on [[community lot]]s even if it is after 11:00 PM. In ''The Sims 3'' and The Sims 3 for console, Teens now have a curfew which makes items such as tents{{vgversion|TS3:WA}} useless as the police will catch the Sim.
*In ''The Sims 2'' and The Sims Stories, Teens do not have a curfew, and are therefore able to remain on [[community lot]]s for just as long as adults. In ''The Sims 3'' and The Sims 3 for console, however, Teens have an 11:00 PM curfew unless accompanied by an older Sim. This cannot be avoided by using items such as tents.{{vgversion|TS3:WA}}
**However, the player could have a Young Adult, Adult or Elder travel with the Teen which will avoid Curfew.
* Although Teens cannot have babies, they are able to take care of babies and toddlers. They can become an uncle or aunt if their older sibling has a child.
*In ''The Sims 2'' and The Sims Stories, A teen would lose romantic relationships with another teen if either Sim aged. This was corrected in ''The Sims 3''.


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A male teen Sim

Teen is the fourth life stage of a Sim in The Sims 2, The Sims Stories and The Sims 3, after Child and before Young Adult (Adult in The Sims 2 and The Sims Stories). Teens are not included in the console games based on The Sims 2 or in The Sims Medieval.

The teen life stage is not present in The Sims, but players can download head and body skins which can give a Sim the appearance of being a teen.

Physiology

A Teen in The Sims 3

The teen life stage lasts for 14[N][TS3][TS3C] or 15[TS2][TSS] days. Teens can grow up earlier if they go to college.[University]

In The Sims 2, some teens get zits if hygiene drops. This adds a "use acne cream" option when using the mirror and the teen will act frightened when they "gussy up." Notably, if someone in the teen's close family (like a parent or sibling) had acne problems, the teen is significantly more likely to get acne as well. Acne is not, however, a game mechanic in The Sims 3. Teens can also use gym equipment, and it becomes necessary in order to stay fit.

Teens in The Sims 2 are unique in that they can grow up into one of two separate ages: Young Adult or Adult. In The Sims 2: University, the player has the choice to send a teen to college, where they will live as a young adult, otherwise they will become an adult. In The Sims 3, the player does not have this choice; they will always age up into a young adult.

Things that teens can do that younger life stages can't:


Things that Teens can do that older Sims can't

  • Pull pranks
  • Go to prom
  • Snubbing other teen Sims
  • Learn to drive
  • Go to school
  • Do homework
  • Attend an after-school activity

Personality

In The Sims 2 and The Sims Stories, when a Sim child becomes a teenager, their aspiration can be chosen by the player. If Nightlife or later is installed, turn-ons and turn-offs are also assigned at this point. However, if the "age NPCs" feature of FreeTime is used to age a child Townie to a teen, the player will not be able to choose that Sim's aspiration, turn-ons and turn-off.

In The Sims 3 and The Sims 3 for Console, teens have 4 traits and are able to choose from all of the available traits, unlike the younger life stages.

In The Sims 3: Generations, teens are offered a chance to defy parental authority by pulling pranks, holding a teenage party while their parents are away or sneaking out while grounded. They may also randomly suffer from mood swings.

Romance

The teenage stage may serve as an important period in a Sim's development, as Sims can begin to build their first romantic relationships from this point onwards. Most teen Sims will have a recurring want for their first kiss and to go steady with another Sim.[TS2]

Without the use of mods or hacks, teens can perform all romantic interactions except WooHoo, Get Married, or Try for Baby, though they can still take care of existing babies and toddlers in the same way as older Sims. In The Sims 2 and The Sims Stories, their romantic relationships are restricted to other teens, and will be automatically broken if one teen ages up and the other does not. In The Sims 3, however, a teen dating another teen who ages up into a Young Adult will remain listed as their boyfriend or girlfriend, but romantic interactions between them will be disabled until the other teen has also aged up. This is the only legitimate way for a teenage Sim to have a Romance status with an older Sim.

Responsibilities & privileges

Teens begin to take on more responsibilities such as getting a part-time job after school and on weekends, though they still cannot get a full-time job. Like children, they must maintain good grades, and with The Sims 2: University installed, success at school and in skill building can earn valuable scholarship money for use during a Sim's college years.

Teens also get some perks. They can cook meals and drive a car.[Nightlife][TS3] They can also live on their own if their parents both die or when all the older Sims in the household have moved out of their home lot. In The Sims 2, it is even possible for teens to run away if their relationship with their family is too low. In The Sims 3, if World Adventures is installed, teens can travel alone. In both The Sims 2 and The Sims 3, teens cannot be taken away by the Social Worker.

Like child Sims, in The Sims 3, teenage Sims have a curfew. However, the curfew for teenagers is 11:00pm, which is an hour later than the curfew for children. Teenagers who violate the curfew will also get the positive “Out after Curfew” moodlet, whereas children do not. Just like children, however, teens that are caught violating curfew by the police will be sent home and given the negative “Caught after Curfew” moodlet.

If Generations is installed, teenage Sims can graduate and attend a prom. At the prom, they may choose to go stag or with a date, and graduation automatically occurs at the end of the Teen life stage.

A variety of things can happen at prom, such as getting ditched by a date, being denied on the dance floor, or getting into a fight.

Image Moodlet Name Mood Effect Time Period Game Dialog/Description Notes
Out After Curfew! +15 Mood - Being out after curfew is totally radical. (Teen only) Out after midnight. Watch out, the police might catch you!
Caught After Curfew -15 Mood 3 Hours It's so unfair! Why don't parents understand? Teen is caught by the police after curfew.
Got Put In Time Out -20 1 Hour The only thing worse than the embarrassment of being punished is being forced to stand in the corner, alone, for the whole world to see! Your sim will be ashamed.
Privilege Revoked -20 1 Day Losing something you love always hurts. At least it's not forever! Not Allowed to watch TV, play video/computer games]
Successful Prank! +15 12 Hours The timing, the preparation, the execution! Boy, does it feel great to play a good prank and get away with it! Appears when a prank is working
Prank Backfire! -10 1 Hour Uhmm yeah, that didn't really work as expected! Appears when a prank backfires! Drinking Stink bomb layed to drink.
Snuck Out! No Mood Effect Until going home The adrenaline! The fear! You better stay on the down-low or your fanny will be on the line. Going away from home when your sim has the Grounded! moodlet.
Got in Trouble -5 N/A Getting in trouble is no big deal…as long as it was worth it! Bad Grades, Breaking Time Out, Caught Breaking Curfew, Caught Pulling Prank, Fighting, Trashing House, Missing School, Missing Work, Setting up Booby Trap, Sneaking Out, Using Banned Object.
Grounded! -30 2 Days You must have really made someone mad! Can't go away from home with this moodlet, when adults are not sleeping
Being Ignored -10 N/A It hurts a bit when someone doesn't want to talk to you, but who can predict the moods of teenagers? This moodlet appears when a teen sim is near another teen sim who is snubbing him/her.
Having a Mood Swing No Mood Effect 16 Hours Your Sim feels like no one understands him/her. He/She might get some rebellious wishes for awhile. Randomly Appears when a teenage sim wakes up in bed.
Denied for Dance -50 4 Hours After getting up the nerve to ask your crush for a dance and getting your hopes crushed, your night was pretty much ruined. What a letdown! Randomly appears when going to Prom without a Date
Ditched! -50 4 Hours What a bum! Your date decided to hang out with your friend instead. Next time, consider going stag! Randomly appears when going to Prom with a Date
Got in a Fight -20 4 Hours Instead of getting into a fight at prom, keep your eyes on your own date the next time you go to a dance. Randomly appears at prom
Prom Queen +30 12 Hours My classmates like me! They really like me! When your sim is friends with many teenagers, there is a chance he/she will receive Prom title.
Prom King +30 12 Hours Fistpump! Clearly your classmates recognize greatness when they see it. When your sim is friends with many teenagers, there is a chance he/she will receive Prom title.
I Graduated! +10 10 Days The sweat and tears of toiling in class and doing daily homework is finally at its end. Now it's time to have fun! Appears after Graduation.
Valedictorian +20 10 Days Few can say they are the greatest. I am the Greatest. Having High Grades will give you a better chance of being Valedictorian.

Gallery

  • Teens can kiss other teens

    Teens can kiss other teens

  • Teens can have mood swings.

    Teens can have mood swings.

  • A Teenager catching a butterfly.

    A Teenager catching a butterfly.

  • Teen Sims can improve their instrument skills.

    Teen Sims can improve their instrument skills.

Trivia

  • In The Sims 2 and The Sims Stories, Teens do not have a curfew, and are therefore able to remain on community lots for just as long as adults. In The Sims 3 and The Sims 3 for console, however, Teens have an 11:00 PM curfew unless accompanied by an older Sim. This cannot be avoided by using items such as tents.[TS3:WA]
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