Teen
A Teenager
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A male teen Sim
Teenager is a life stage of a Sim in The Sims 2 and The Sims 3.
The Sims 2
Teenager is the fourth life stage of a Sim in The Sims 2, and lasts for a maximum of 15 days. It has also been confirmed that in The Sims 3, this stage is available too.
- When a Sim child becomes a teenager, their life aspiration is set by the player for the first time, and when Nightlife or later expansion packs are installed, turn-ons and turn-offs too.
- 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 - when University is installed - success at school and in skill building can earn valuable scholarship money.
- Teens can also take a part time job.
- Some teens have hygiene problems - they can get zits if hygiene drops. This adds an "use acne cream" option when using the mirror and the teen will act frightened when they "gussy up"
- Some teens will run away if their relationship with their family is too low.
- Teens can cook, drive a car (Nightlife Expansion Pack required), and use gym equipment.
- They can live on their own if they become orphans or when all older Sims have moved out of the lot.
- Teens are unique in that they can grow up into one of two separate ages: Adult or Young Adult, the former will happen if the teen does not go to University.
The Sims 3
Teen is a featured life stage in The Sims 3. Teens can date and have a boyfriend/girlfriend as in the Sims 2. They can kiss, hug, flirt, etc. but as in the Sims 2, they can't Whoo-Hoo or get pregnant. (EA has to keep it's "Teen" Rating.) Teens have 4 traits. Their next life stage is Young Adult.