Released on May 30, 2017, The Sims 4: Parenthood expands family life by introducing parenting gameplay, the Character Values system, and enhanced child development. The pack encourages storytelling, generational play, and family challenges, offering more depth and realism for players who love raising Sims across life stages.
Activities and Gameplay Features
- Parenting System: Parents can discipline, encourage, and guide children, directly shaping their future traits and outcomes.
- Character Values: Five values—Responsibility, Emotional Control, Conflict Resolution, Manners, and Empathy—determine Sims’ future traits based on their upbringing.
- Family Interactions: Parents can teach manners, give advice, or encourage empathy through storytelling and care.
- School Projects: Children and teens can complete projects that boost skills, Responsibility, and Conflict Resolution.
- Teen Rebellion: Teens may sneak out, pick fights, or misbehave, giving parents the choice to discipline or ignore.
Outdoor or Hobby Activities
- School Projects – Hands-on activities with parents that boost Responsibility and skills.
- Homework Help – Assisting kids and teens to improve Responsibility.
- Family Activities – Board games, art easels, and shared household tasks enhance family bonding.
New Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Parenting | Unlocks new socials, discipline options, and advice-giving. High levels allow instant solutions to parenting challenges and super-efficient guidance. |
Lifestyles and Sentiments
- Sentiments: Parenthood adds many new family-driven sentiments, like Close to Family Member or Felt Hurt by Words, depending on parenting style and outcomes.
Create-a-Sim (CAS)
Build/Buy
Furnish family homes with kids’ beds, school projects, and parenting decor. 
Furnish family homes with kids’ beds, school projects, and parenting decor. 
Furnish family homes with kids’ beds, school projects, and parenting decor. 
Furnish family homes with kids’ beds, school projects, and parenting decor.
Hidden or Missable Features
- Character Values → Traits: Depending on upbringing, children and teens gain permanent positive or negative traits as Young Adults (e.g. Responsible vs. Irresponsible).
- Parenting Levels: Unlock powerful abilities like Full Parent Mode at max Parenting skill.
Cheats
| Type | Cheat Command |
|---|---|
| Skills | stats.set_skill_level Major_Parenting 10 |
| Traits | traits.equip_trait LifeSkills_Responsibilitytraits.equip_trait LifeSkills_EmotionalControltraits.equip_trait LifeSkills_ConflictResolutiontraits.equip_trait LifeSkills_Mannerstraits.equip_trait LifeSkills_Empathy |
| Unlocks | bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement |
Cross-Pack Bonuses
- Seasons: Combine holidays and traditions with parenting events for rich family play.
- High School Years: Teen rebellion and family dynamics pair naturally with parenting styles.
- Discover University: Character Values influence Sims’ preparedness for independence at uni.
- Cats & Dogs: Family pets add another dimension to household parenting stories.
Final Thoughts
The Sims 4: Parenthood is one of the most impactful game packs for family players. The Parenting skill and Character Values add lasting consequences and depth, shaping Sims well beyond childhood. Whether raising toddlers with care or handling rebellious teens, this pack is essential for players who enjoy generational storytelling.
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