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[[File:The sims 3 teen.jpg|thumb|250px|A teen in ''[[The Sims 3]]'']]
[[File:The-sims-3-barnacle-bay-20100831100628287.jpg|thumb|250px|A view of Barnacle Bay]]'''''[[Barnacle Bay]]''''' is a downloadable [[world]] from ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]'', released on September 23, 2010. Prior to release, the price tag was announced as 1650 [[SimPoint]]s; this was increased to 2000 SimPoints after release. As of May 2012, Barnacle Bay can no longer be purchased with SimPoints, and instead is included with a $20 bundle that includes various other content. The world was also included with ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]]'' if the player pre-ordered the game on [[Origin]].
'''''[[Teen]]''''' is a [[life stage]] that is featured in ''[[The Sims 2]]'', ''[[The Sims 3]]'', and ''[[The Sims 4]]''. It succeeds the [[child]] life stage, and precedes the [[young adult]]{{Vgversion|TS2U}}{{Vgversion|TS3}}{{Vgversion|TS4}} or [[adult]]{{Vgversion|TS2}} life stages.


Teens have more freedom than their younger counterparts, and are able to do more things. They can develop and build all available [[skill]]s, pay [[bill]]s, get a [[part-time job]], drive [[car]]s, [[cooking|cook]] meals, and [[sneak out]]. In ''[[The Sims 2: University]]'', teens may also go to [[college]], where they will automatically age up to [[young adult]].
Barnacle Bay shares a deep and rich connection with the ocean, being first settled by pirates. It has since grown into a vacation destination, populated with beaches, parks, and a modern downtown area. Sims can explore the [[pirate ship]], go [[Fishing (The Sims 3)|fishing]], or tour the abandoned piers by the beach. The world also includes a unique [[diner]] [[rabbit hole]] named "Hogan's Deep Sea Diner", a nod to the regular "Hogan's Deep Fried Diner".


A notable difference between teenagers and children is that teenagers able to pursue [[relationship|romantic relationships]]. They can perform all romantic interactions, but cannot [[WooHoo]] or [[Marriage|get married]]; teens in ''The Sims 4'', however, can "Mess Around" and exchange promise rings. Teens may [[want]] to have their first kiss or [[Going steady|go steady]] with another Sim. Teens can only date other teens, and cannot perform romantic interactions with a Sim in any other life stage. In ''The Sims 2'', the romantic bond between two teens will be broken if one teen ages up and the other does not. In ''The Sims 3'', a teenaged lover who ages up will remain listed as their boyfriend/girlfriend, but cannot perform romantic interactions until the other Sim ages up as well.
The world is well known for being the home of the [[Caliente household|Caliente sisters]], who moved to Barnacle Bay following the events of [[Pleasantview]]. They share a house with [[Luisa Libros]], and all three are romantically involved with [[Alec Trebo]], [[Jeff Smith]], and [[Juan Jr Inkbeard]].


Teens can live on their own without the aid of older Sims in the house. They cannot be taken away by the [[social worker]], and can even [[running away|run away]] from home if their relationships with the rest of the family drops too low. In ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', teens can travel abroad on their own. Teens in ''The Sims 3'', however, have a [[curfew]], and may be arrested and brought home by the police if they are caught violating it. Teens in ''The Sims 2'' may [[sneak out]] of the house at night, but will be brought home by the police if they are caught.
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When a child becomes a teenager, the player may select their [[aspiration]]{{Vgversion|TS2}}{{Vgversion|TS4}} and [[chemistry]].{{Vgversion|TS2NL}} Teens have four{{Vgversion|TS3}} or two{{Vgversion|TS4}} [[trait]] slots.

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A teen in The Sims 3

Teen is a life stage that is featured in The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and The Sims 4. It succeeds the child life stage, and precedes the young adult[TS2U][TS3][TS4] or adult[TS2] life stages.

Teens have more freedom than their younger counterparts, and are able to do more things. They can develop and build all available skills, pay bills, get a part-time job, drive cars, cook meals, and sneak out. In The Sims 2: University, teens may also go to college, where they will automatically age up to young adult.

A notable difference between teenagers and children is that teenagers able to pursue romantic relationships. They can perform all romantic interactions, but cannot WooHoo or get married; teens in The Sims 4, however, can "Mess Around" and exchange promise rings. Teens may want to have their first kiss or go steady with another Sim. Teens can only date other teens, and cannot perform romantic interactions with a Sim in any other life stage. In The Sims 2, the romantic bond between two teens will be broken if one teen ages up and the other does not. In The Sims 3, a teenaged lover who ages up will remain listed as their boyfriend/girlfriend, but cannot perform romantic interactions until the other Sim ages up as well.

Teens can live on their own without the aid of older Sims in the house. They cannot be taken away by the social worker, and can even run away from home if their relationships with the rest of the family drops too low. In The Sims 3: World Adventures, teens can travel abroad on their own. Teens in The Sims 3, however, have a curfew, and may be arrested and brought home by the police if they are caught violating it. Teens in The Sims 2 may sneak out of the house at night, but will be brought home by the police if they are caught.

When a child becomes a teenager, the player may select their aspiration[TS2][TS4] and chemistry.[TS2NL] Teens have four[TS3] or two[TS4] trait slots.

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