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The life stage is featured in ''[[The Sims FreePlay]]'' with the ''Teenagers'' update, in which pre-teens can grow up to the teen life stage by completing a certain quest. Prior to the update, Sims can only grow as far as the [[pre-teen]] life stage. |
The life stage is featured in ''[[The Sims FreePlay]]'' with the ''Teenagers'' update, in which pre-teens can grow up to the teen life stage by completing a certain quest. Prior to the update, Sims can only grow as far as the [[pre-teen]] life stage. |
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In ''The Sims 2'', ''The Sims Stories'', and ''The Sims FreePlay'', the name of the life stage is called "Teenager" while ''The Sims 3'', [[The Sims 3 (console)|''The Sims 3'' for consoles]], and ''The Sims 4'' simply calls them "Teen". However, the manuals and help messages for ''The Sims 2'' and ''The Sims Stories'' refers to them as "Teen". |
In ''The Sims 2'', ''The Sims Stories'', and ''The Sims FreePlay'', the name of the life stage is called "Teenager" while ''The Sims 3'', [[The Sims 3 (console)|''The Sims 3'' for consoles]], and ''The Sims 4'' simply calls them "Teen". However, the manuals and help messages for ''The Sims 2'' and ''The Sims Stories'' refers to them as "Teen". In game, the teen life stage represents a Sim's life from approximately age 12 or 13 to approximately age 17 or 18. |
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==Sims 2== |
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[[File:Ts2 teenager.png|thumb|right|120px|A teen in ''[[The Sims 2]]'']] |
[[File:Ts2 teenager.png|thumb|right|120px|A teen in ''[[The Sims 2]]'']] |
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Teen Sims in ''The Sims 2'' and ''The Sims 3'' are taller than children, but shorter than adults and young adults. In ''The Sims 4'', teens are the same height as adults and young adults, but have thinner frames, fewer body curves, and pudgier faces to indicate youth.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SimGuruGraham/statuses/482248528542973955 Graham Nardone on Twitter: "@Mistyfied_MD Yes. Teens have thinner frames than their adult self, less curves on their body, and a bit of youthful pudge on their face."<!-- Bot Generated Title -->] ''Twitter''. Retrieved 19 November 2014.</ref> |
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=== Physiology === |
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The teen life stage lasts for 14{{Lifespan|N}}{{Vgversion|TS3}}{{Vgversion|TS3C}} or 15{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TSS}} days, and represents a Sim's life from approximately age 12 or 13 to approximately age 17 or 18. Teens can grow up earlier if they go to [[College (sub-neighborhood)|college]].{{Vgversion|University}} |
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Teen Sims in ''The Sims 2'' are taller than children, but shorter than adults and young adults. The teen life stage last for 15 days although Teens can be aged up earlier if they go to [[College (sub-neighborhood)|college]].{{Vgversion|University}} |
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In ''The Sims 2'', some teens will develop acne if their [[hygiene]] motive falls too low. Teens will act frightened when they gussy up, and an option to "use acne cream" will appear when using a [[mirror]]. Notably, if one of a teen's close relatives (such as a parent or sibling) has or once had acne problems, the teen is significantly more likely to get acne too. 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 [[Fitness (attribute)|fit]]. |
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Some teens will develop acne if their [[hygiene]] motive falls too low. Teens will act frightened when they gussy up, and an option to "use acne cream" will appear when using a [[mirror]]. Notably, if one of a teen's close relatives (such as a parent or sibling) has or once had acne problems, the teen is significantly more likely to get acne too. Teens can also use gym equipment, and it becomes necessary in order to stay [[Fitness (attribute)|fit]]. |
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Teens in ''The Sims 2'' are unique in that they can age up into one of two separate life stages: [[Young Adult]] or [[Adult]]. If ''[[The Sims 2: University|University]]'' is installed, the player has the option to send a teen to [[College (sub-neighborhood)|college]], where they will first live as a young adult; otherwise they will skip ahead to the adult stage. In ''The Sims 3'' and ''The Sims 4'', the player does not have this choice; they will always age up into a young adult. |
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Teens in ''The Sims 2'' are unique in that they can age up into one of two separate life stages: [[Young Adult]] or [[Adult]]. If ''[[The Sims 2: University|University]]'' is installed, the player has the option to send a teen to [[College (sub-neighborhood)|college]], where they will first live as a young adult; otherwise they will skip ahead to the adult stage. |
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Things that teens can do that younger life stages can't: |
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* Build all [[skill]]s |
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* Take full care of [[Baby|babies]] and [[toddler]]. |
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* Get a part-time job |
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* Pay bills |
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* Cook meals |
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* Can partner and own companies |
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* Have romantic relationships |
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* Sneak out |
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{{Col-break}} |
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* Teach a toddler their [[toddler skills]] |
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* Live on their own if parents die |
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* Drive [[car]]s |
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* Not be taken away by the [[social worker]] |
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* Check themselves out in a [[mirror]] |
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* Die by Electrocution |
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* Die of Starvation |
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* Male Sims can have facial hair |
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{{Col-break}} |
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{{Col-end}} |
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Things that Teens can do that older Sims can't: |
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* Go to school |
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* Do homework |
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* Check themselves out in a mirror{{vgversion|TS2}} |
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===Personality=== |
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In ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims Stories]]'', when a child becomes a teenager, their [[Aspiration (The Sims 2)|aspiration]] can be chosen by the player. If ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]'' or later is installed, [[chemistry|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 ''not'' be able to choose that Sim's aspiration, turn-ons and turn-off. |
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===Romance=== |
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The teen life 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}} |
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Without the use of mods or hacks, teens can perform all romantic interactions except [[WooHoo]], Get Married, Propose Marriage, 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. Teens are able to WooHoo and Try for Baby if the third party mods such as [[InTeenimater]] are installed. Teen's romantic relationships are restricted to other teens, and will be automatically broken if one teen ages up and the other does not. |
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===Responsibilities and Privileges=== |
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Teens may begin to take on new responsibilities such as getting a [[part-time job]] after school or on the weekends, though they still cannot hold a [[career|full-time job]]. Like children, they must maintain good grades, and with ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', success at [[school]] and in skill building can earn valuable [[scholarship]] money for use during a Sim's college years. It is even possible for teens to [[running away|run away]] if their relationship with their family is too low. Teens do not have curfews, and can remain on [[community lot]]s for as long as they like. |
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===Gallery=== |
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Going steady.jpg|Two teen sims going steady. |
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Quinn Barney Jacob. Jr.jpg|Three teen sims in Sims 2. |
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Nancy Roger.jpg|A teen sims tormenting his sister. |
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Lilth and Dirk.jpg|Two teen sims, [[Lilith Pleasant]] and [[Dirk Dreamer]] |
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Pleasant Family.jpg|Two teen sims, [[Lilith Pleasant|Lilith]] and [[Angela Pleasant]]. |
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==Sims 3== |
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=== Physiology === |
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Teen Sims in the ''The Sims 3'' are taller than children, but shorter than adults and young adults. Unlike, ''The Sims 2'', Teens do not have the option to age up early and attend college, instead growing up into [[Young Adults]]. |
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* Can partner and own companies |
* Can partner and own companies |
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* Have romantic relationships |
* Have romantic relationships |
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* Sneak out |
* Sneak out {{Vgversion|TS3:G}} |
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* Teach a toddler their [[toddler skills]] |
* Teach a toddler their [[toddler skills]] |
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* Live on their own if parents die |
* Live on their own if parents die |
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* Go to school |
* Go to school |
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* Do homework |
* Do homework |
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* Throw a sleepover party{{Vgversion|TS3:G}} |
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* Attend an after-school activity{{Vgversion|TS3:G}} |
* Attend an after-school activity{{Vgversion|TS3:G}} |
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* Check themselves out in a mirror |
* Check themselves out in a mirror([[Flirty]] and [[Snob (The Sims 3)|Snob]] Sims only{{vgversion|TS3}}) |
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* Exchange promise rings{{Vgversion|TS4}} |
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===Personality=== |
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[[File:The sims 3 teen.jpg|thumb|right|A teen in ''[[The Sims 3]]'']] |
[[File:The sims 3 teen.jpg|thumb|right|A teen in ''[[The Sims 3]]'']] |
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In ''[[The Sims 2]]'' and ''[[The Sims Stories]]'', when a child becomes a teenager, their [[Aspiration (The Sims 2)|aspiration]] can be chosen by the player. If ''[[The Sims 2: Nightlife|Nightlife]]'' or later is installed, [[chemistry|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 ''not'' be able to choose that Sim's aspiration, turn-ons and turn-off. |
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In ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and [[The Sims 3 (console)|''The Sims 3'' for consoles]], teens have four [[Trait (The Sims 3)|traits]] and are able to choose from all of the available traits, unlike the younger life stages. Teens may also gain and potentially fulfill an early [[lifetime wish]] during this stage in the same manner as child Sims, though the player is not required to assign them lifetime wishes until they age up into young adults. Teens have four trait slots that the player can fill in; they add one trait when they age up. If ''[[The Sims 3: Generations|Generations]]'' is installed, 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. |
In ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and [[The Sims 3 (console)|''The Sims 3'' for consoles]], teens have four [[Trait (The Sims 3)|traits]] and are able to choose from all of the available traits, unlike the younger life stages. Teens may also gain and potentially fulfill an early [[lifetime wish]] during this stage in the same manner as child Sims, though the player is not required to assign them lifetime wishes until they age up into young adults. Teens have four trait slots that the player can fill in; they add one trait when they age up. If ''[[The Sims 3: Generations|Generations]]'' is installed, 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. |
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===Romance=== |
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In ''[[The Sims 4]]'', just like in ''The Sims 2'', teenagers' aspirations can be chosen by the player after they age up from a child. Teens have two trait slots to fill in; one trait is added when they age up from a child. |
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Without the use of mods or hacks, teens can perform all romantic interactions except [[WooHoo]], Get Married, Propose Marriage, or Try for Baby, though they can still take care of existing babies and toddlers in the same way as older Sims. 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 romantic relationship with an older Sim. |
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===Responsibilities and Privileges=== |
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== Romance == |
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Teens can take on new responsibilities such as getting a [[part-time job]] after school or on the weekends, though they still cannot hold a [[career|full-time job]]. Teens now can cook meals and drive a [[car]]{{Vgversion|Nightlife}}{{Vgversion|TS3}}. They can also live on their own if both parents die or if all the older Sims in the household move out of their home lot. In ''[[The Sims 3]]'', if ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]]'' is installed, teens can travel abroad by themselves. Also, Teens cannot be taken away by the [[Social Worker]]. |
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The teen life 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}} |
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Without the use of mods or hacks, teens can perform all romantic interactions except [[WooHoo]], Get Married, Propose Marriage, 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 romantic relationship with an older Sim. |
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In ''The Sims 2'', teens are able to WooHoo and Try for Baby if the [[InTeenimater]] mod is installed. |
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In ''The Sims 4'', EA says teens are not able to WooHoo, but they can "Mess Around".<ref>[https://twitter.com/SimGuruDaniel/status/501424504183062528 Daniel Hiatt on Twitter: "@Sims3loser No. Teens Mess Around instead since they can't Woohoo yet."<!-- Bot Generated Title -->] ''Twitter''. Retrieved 19 November 2014.</ref> Yet, oddly enough when two teens "mess around" together and then "woohoo" together as adults, they will not receive the "first woohoo" moodlet which implies otherwise. |
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Teens can also "exchange promise rings". |
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== Responsibilities and privileges == |
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Teens may begin to take on new responsibilities such as getting a [[part-time job]] after school or on the weekends, though they still cannot hold a [[career|full-time job]]. Like children, they must maintain good grades, and with ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', success at [[school]] and in skill building can earn valuable [[scholarship]] money for use during a Sim's college years. |
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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 both parents die or if all the older Sims in the household move 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 abroad by themselves. In both ''The Sims 2'' and ''The Sims 3'', teens cannot be taken away by the [[Social Worker]]. |
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Teenage Sims have a later [[curfew]] of 11:00pm, which is an hour later than the curfew for child Sims. Teens who violate the curfew will also get the positive "Out after Curfew" moodlet while doing so, whereas children do not. Furthermore, teenage Sims may be caught violating curfew by the police, at which point they will be sent home and given the negative "Caught after Curfew" moodlet. |
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If ''[[The Sims 3: Generations|Generations]]'' is installed, teens can graduate and attend a prom at their school. At the [[prom]], they may choose to go alone or with a date, and [[Graduation#The Sims 3|graduation]] automatically occurs at the end of the teen life stage. |
If ''[[The Sims 3: Generations|Generations]]'' is installed, teens can graduate and attend a prom at their school. At the [[prom]], they may choose to go alone or with a date, and [[Graduation#The Sims 3|graduation]] automatically occurs at the end of the teen life stage. If teens misbehave, then their parents have the opportunity to ground them. |
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==Gallery== |
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File:Teens_Kissing.jpg|Teens can kiss other teens |
File:Teens_Kissing.jpg|Teens can kiss other teens. |
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MoodswingTeen.JPG|Teens can have mood swings. |
MoodswingTeen.JPG|Teens can have mood swings. |
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TeenCatchingButterflies.jpg|A teenager catching a butterfly. |
TeenCatchingButterflies.jpg|A teenager catching a butterfly. |
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Saphy and Xavier Teens.jpg|Teen Sims can improve their instrument skills. |
Saphy and Xavier Teens.jpg|Teen Sims can improve their instrument skills. |
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Generations prom.jpg|Two teen sims at prom. |
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Snubbing.jpg|Teen Sims can snub one another. |
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The-sims-3-generations-screenshots.jpg|Teen sims can pull pranks. |
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Generations sleepover.jpg|A teen sleepover party. |
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==Sims 4== |
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===Physiology=== |
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In ''The Sims 4'', teens are the same height as adults and young adults, but have thinner frames, fewer body curves, and pudgier faces to indicate youth.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SimGuruGraham/statuses/482248528542973955 Graham Nardone on Twitter: "@Mistyfied_MD Yes. Teens have thinner frames than their adult self, less curves on their body, and a bit of youthful pudge on their face."<!-- Bot Generated Title -->] ''Twitter''. Retrieved 19 November 2014.</ref>. Unlike previous games, Teens have access to the same clothes and accessories as older lifestages. |
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Unlike, ''The Sims 2'', Teens do not have the option to age up early and attend college, instead growing up into [[Young Adults]]. |
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Things that teens can do that younger life stages can't: |
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{{Col-begin}} |
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{{Col-break}} |
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* Build all [[skill]]s |
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* Take full care of [[Baby|babies]]. |
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* Get a part-time job |
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* Pay bills |
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* Cook meals |
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* Can partner and own companies |
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{{Col-break}} |
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* Have romantic relationships |
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* Live on their own if parents die |
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* Not be taken away by the [[social worker]] |
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* Die by Electrocution |
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* Die of Starvation |
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* Troll on Forum |
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{{Col-break}} |
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{{Col-end}} |
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Things that Teens can do that older Sims can't: |
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* Go to school |
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* Do homework |
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* Exchange promise rings |
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===Personality=== |
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[[File:Teen-S4.JPG|thumb|right|A teen in ''[[The Sims 4]]'']] |
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In ''[[The Sims 4]]'', just like in ''The Sims 2'', teenagers' aspirations can be chosen by the player after they age up from a child. Teens have two trait slots to fill in unlike older life stages that have three; one trait is added when they age up from a child. |
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===Romance=== |
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Without the use of mods or hacks, teens can perform all romantic interactions except [[WooHoo]], Get Married, Propose Marriage, or Try for Baby, though they can still take care of existing babies and toddlers in the same way as older Sims. However, EA says teens can't woohoo but they can "Mess Around".<ref>[https://twitter.com/SimGuruDaniel/status/501424504183062528 Daniel Hiatt on Twitter: "@Sims3loser No. Teens Mess Around instead since they can't Woohoo yet."<!-- Bot Generated Title -->] ''Twitter''. Retrieved 19 November 2014.</ref> Yet, oddly enough when two teens "mess around" together and then "woohoo" together as adults, they will not receive the "first woohoo" moodlet which implies otherwise. The "mess around" interaction is also counts towards the number of times a sim woohoos. Teens can also "exchange promise rings". |
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===Responsibilities and Privileges=== |
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Teens may begin to take on new responsibilities such as getting a [[part-time job]] after school or on the weekends, though they still cannot hold a [[career|full-time job]]. Teens do not have curfews, and can remain on [[community lot]]s for as long as they like. |
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===Gallery=== |
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<gallery> |
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Charlie Alice Promis Rings.png|Two teen sims exchanging promise rings. |
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Charlie Attempted Seduction.png|A teen sim attempting to seduce. |
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Morgan Fryes.png|A teen, [[Morgan Fyres]] in Sims 4. |
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==Gallery== |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 10:09, 11 June 2016
Teen, or teenager, is the fourth life stage of a Sim in The Sims 2, The Sims Stories, and The Sims 3, and the third life stage in The Sims 4. It succeeds the child life stage and precedes the young adult[TS2U][TS3][TS4] or adult [TS2][TSS] life stage. Teens are not included in the console games based on The Sims 2, The Sims Bustin' Out, and The Sims Medieval.
The teen life stage is not present in The Sims, as Sims in this game do not age. Players can download custom head and body skins which can give a Sim the appearance of being a teen.
The life stage is featured in The Sims FreePlay with the Teenagers update, in which pre-teens can grow up to the teen life stage by completing a certain quest. Prior to the update, Sims can only grow as far as the pre-teen life stage.
In The Sims 2, The Sims Stories, and The Sims FreePlay, the name of the life stage is called "Teenager" while The Sims 3, The Sims 3 for consoles, and The Sims 4 simply calls them "Teen". However, the manuals and help messages for The Sims 2 and The Sims Stories refers to them as "Teen". In game, the teen life stage represents a Sim's life from approximately age 12 or 13 to approximately age 17 or 18.
Sims 2
Physiology
Teen Sims in The Sims 2 are taller than children, but shorter than adults and young adults. The teen life stage last for 15 days although Teens can be aged up earlier if they go to college.[University]
Some teens will develop acne if their hygiene motive falls too low. Teens will act frightened when they gussy up, and an option to "use acne cream" will appear when using a mirror. Notably, if one of a teen's close relatives (such as a parent or sibling) has or once had acne problems, the teen is significantly more likely to get acne too. 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 age up into one of two separate life stages: Young Adult or Adult. If University is installed, the player has the option to send a teen to college, where they will first live as a young adult; otherwise they will skip ahead to the adult stage.
Things that teens can do that younger life stages can't:
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Things that Teens can do that older Sims can't:
- Go to school
- Do homework
- Check themselves out in a mirror[TS2]
Personality
In The Sims 2 and The Sims Stories, when a 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.
Romance
The teen life 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, Propose Marriage, 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. Teens are able to WooHoo and Try for Baby if the third party mods such as InTeenimater are installed. Teen's romantic relationships are restricted to other teens, and will be automatically broken if one teen ages up and the other does not.
Responsibilities and Privileges
Teens may begin to take on new responsibilities such as getting a part-time job after school or on the weekends, though they still cannot hold a full-time job. Like children, they must maintain good grades, and with The Sims 2: University, success at school and in skill building can earn valuable scholarship money for use during a Sim's college years. It is even possible for teens to run away if their relationship with their family is too low. Teens do not have curfews, and can remain on community lots for as long as they like.
Gallery
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Two teen sims going steady.
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Three teen sims in Sims 2.
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A teen sims tormenting his sister.
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Two teen sims, Lilith Pleasant and Dirk Dreamer
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Two teen sims, Lilith and Angela Pleasant.
Sims 3
Physiology
Teen Sims in the The Sims 3 are taller than children, but shorter than adults and young adults. Unlike, The Sims 2, Teens do not have the option to age up early and attend college, instead growing up into Young Adults.
Things that teens can do that younger life stages can't:
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Things that Teens can do that older Sims can't:
- Pull pranks[TS3:G]
- Go to prom[TS3:G]
- Snub other teen Sims[TS3:G]
- Learn to drive[TS3:G]
- Go to school
- Do homework
- Throw a sleepover party[TS3:G]
- Attend an after-school activity[TS3:G]
- Check themselves out in a mirror(Flirty and Snob Sims only[TS3])
Personality
In The Sims 3 and The Sims 3 for consoles, teens have four traits and are able to choose from all of the available traits, unlike the younger life stages. Teens may also gain and potentially fulfill an early lifetime wish during this stage in the same manner as child Sims, though the player is not required to assign them lifetime wishes until they age up into young adults. Teens have four trait slots that the player can fill in; they add one trait when they age up. If Generations is installed, 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
Without the use of mods or hacks, teens can perform all romantic interactions except WooHoo, Get Married, Propose Marriage, or Try for Baby, though they can still take care of existing babies and toddlers in the same way as older Sims. 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 romantic relationship with an older Sim.
Responsibilities and Privileges
Teens can take on new responsibilities such as getting a part-time job after school or on the weekends, though they still cannot hold a full-time job. Teens now can cook meals and drive a car[Nightlife][TS3]. They can also live on their own if both parents die or if all the older Sims in the household move out of their home lot. In The Sims 3, if World Adventures is installed, teens can travel abroad by themselves. Also, Teens cannot be taken away by the Social Worker.
Teenage Sims have a later curfew of 11:00pm, which is an hour later than the curfew for child Sims. Teens who violate the curfew will also get the positive "Out after Curfew" moodlet while doing so, whereas children do not. Furthermore, teenage Sims may be caught violating curfew by the police, at which point they will be sent home and given the negative "Caught after Curfew" moodlet.
If Generations is installed, teens can graduate and attend a prom at their school. At the prom, they may choose to go alone or with a date, and graduation automatically occurs at the end of the teen life stage. If teens misbehave, then their parents have the opportunity to ground them.
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Teens can kiss other teens.
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Teens can have mood swings.
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A teenager catching a butterfly.
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Teen Sims can improve their instrument skills.
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Two teen sims at prom.
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Teen Sims can snub one another.
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Teen sims can pull pranks.
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A teen sleepover party.
Sims 4
Physiology
In The Sims 4, teens are the same height as adults and young adults, but have thinner frames, fewer body curves, and pudgier faces to indicate youth.[1]. Unlike previous games, Teens have access to the same clothes and accessories as older lifestages.
Unlike, The Sims 2, Teens do not have the option to age up early and attend college, instead growing up into Young Adults.
Things that teens can do that younger life stages can't:
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Things that Teens can do that older Sims can't:
- Go to school
- Do homework
- Exchange promise rings
Personality
In The Sims 4, just like in The Sims 2, teenagers' aspirations can be chosen by the player after they age up from a child. Teens have two trait slots to fill in unlike older life stages that have three; one trait is added when they age up from a child.
Romance
Without the use of mods or hacks, teens can perform all romantic interactions except WooHoo, Get Married, Propose Marriage, or Try for Baby, though they can still take care of existing babies and toddlers in the same way as older Sims. However, EA says teens can't woohoo but they can "Mess Around".[2] Yet, oddly enough when two teens "mess around" together and then "woohoo" together as adults, they will not receive the "first woohoo" moodlet which implies otherwise. The "mess around" interaction is also counts towards the number of times a sim woohoos. Teens can also "exchange promise rings".
Responsibilities and Privileges
Teens may begin to take on new responsibilities such as getting a part-time job after school or on the weekends, though they still cannot hold a full-time job. Teens do not have curfews, and can remain on community lots for as long as they like.
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Two teen sims exchanging promise rings.
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A teen sim attempting to seduce.
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A teen, Morgan Fyres in Sims 4.
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References
- ↑ Graham Nardone on Twitter: "@Mistyfied_MD Yes. Teens have thinner frames than their adult self, less curves on their body, and a bit of youthful pudge on their face." Twitter. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ↑ Daniel Hiatt on Twitter: "@Sims3loser No. Teens Mess Around instead since they can't Woohoo yet." Twitter. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
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Dates featured: November 2015.