Sims can now try a variety of parenting techniques and activities for their little ones, through this interesting Parenting Styles mod for The Sims 4! Read all about it here.
Introducing The Parenting Styles Mod!
Parenthood has become an essential aspect of our favorite game, especially since the launch of The Sims 4: Parenthood. It is the fifth game pack for the fourth installment of the Sims franchise, taking after the concepts originally introduced in The Sims 3: Generations. As parents in the game, our Sims can definitely shape the future of their little kids, depending on their day-to-day lives, which include the activities and learnings that they partake in. To make parenting matters more interesting, Simmer and modder LoryNaMods released the Parenting Styles, a mod that establishes 4 types of parents and 32 new rabbit hole activities for the game. Learn all about this family-focused mod below.
What Does This Mod Do?
1. Sims Can Become Different Kinds Of parents.
The Parenting Styles mod introduces 4 types of parents in the game: the Perfect Parent, the Crunchy Parent, the Fitness Parent, and the Creative Parent. Each of these parenting styles will unlock a specific set of interactions, as well as rabbit hole activities. Here are the distinctions between the four types of parents:
- Perfect Parent – Expects their children to always be good in school. Doesn’t want bad grades.
- Crunchy Parent – Loves all things organic and natural. More encouraging and never puts a child under pressure.
- Fitness Parent – Prioritizes sports and nutrition for their children. Wants them to obtain the Athletic Scholarship.
- Creative Parent – Focuses their energy to art and music, and sees their children as artists.
2. There Are New Rabbit hole Activities.
Rabbit hole activities, as mentioned earlier, are categorized depending on the parenting style that we choose for our Sims. These activities are available from Children to Elder and can raise a variety of skills. Check out the rabbit hole activities available:
- Under the Perfect Parent Style
- Natural Science Museum
- Tea House- Private Cooking Lesson
- Etiquette and Protocol Course
- Under the Crunchy Parent Style
- Organic Market
- Boondocking
- Forest Bathing – Yoga Class
- Under the Fitness Parent Style
- Play Fencing
- WWE Smackdown
- Super Bowl
- Under the Creative Parent Style
- Art Museum
- Painting Class
- Pottery Class
3. Plus, Some New Infant And Toddler Activities, Too!
Of course, parenting activities also include the ones that are done with infants and toddlers. These activities are a little more gentle—suited for smaller bodies—and target different skill sets. Here are some of the rabbit hole ones for parents and infants/toddlers:
- Under the Perfect Parent Style
- Baby Tea
- School Preparation
- Under the Crunchy Parent Style
- Go for a Walk
- Go to the Farm
- Under the Fitness Parent Style
- Baby Swimming
- Baby Dance
- Under the Creative Parent Style
- Finger Painting Workshop
- Plasticine Workshop
How to Install This Mod?
- Make sure that The Sims 4: Parenthood is installed in the game.
- Install these required mods as well:
- Visit this CurseForge page and click on the download button.
- Once downloaded, extract the ZIP file and paste it into your Sims 4 Mods folder.
- Then, make sure that the use of mods and custom content has been enabled in the game settings.
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Conclusion: Parenting Matters!
Becoming a parent in The Sims 4 takes a lot of patience to master, especially since our little Sims can be quite a handful! But if we know the kind of parents we want our Sims to be, things can be quite easier. With the Parenting Styles mod, we can let our Sims become the right fit for their children. Let us know if you have tried or if you want to try this mod, in the comments below. Happy Simming, our dear Simmers!
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