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9 years ago
A few days ago, I spent up to half an hour on what I wanted from The Sims 4 toddlers only for it to disappear on me. I was so disgusted at technology that I refused to even try again.
... That is until now, so here it goes! @SimGuruDrake and co. Of course I am not a techie, so I didn't account for whether any of my ideas would be technically possible.
I really like the child aspiration system because it reflects the fact that childhood is where you're developing a foundation to build on.
The transition of a toddler is basically a move from a baby, where everyone does everything for you, to a child, where you should learn to do some stuff by yourself (semi-independent?). It is the same with adolescence as you are transitioning from a child, where you still rely heavily on your parents or role models, to an adult where you will be held totally responsible for your actions.
I think that's about it of what I remember writing for that bit. But I also thought the objects and interactions I'd love.
That's all I'm going to dare write in case I lose it again.
Happy Simming :)
... That is until now, so here it goes! @SimGuruDrake and co. Of course I am not a techie, so I didn't account for whether any of my ideas would be technically possible.
I really like the child aspiration system because it reflects the fact that childhood is where you're developing a foundation to build on.
The transition of a toddler is basically a move from a baby, where everyone does everything for you, to a child, where you should learn to do some stuff by yourself (semi-independent?). It is the same with adolescence as you are transitioning from a child, where you still rely heavily on your parents or role models, to an adult where you will be held totally responsible for your actions.
- That being the case, it would be really cool if toddlers had their own aspiration system, like kids, to reflect it. Toddlers tend to fall into two really basic groups: passive toddlers and
aggressiverebellious toddlers. - Passive toddlers will be more teachable and placid. They will be more cheerful and even playful. They could get happy, playful, even focused emotions to help them fulfil their aspiration to be a darling angel. They will not thwart their parents goals to get them trained in walking, talking and 'pottying'. They will enjoy playing with others toddlers and children.
- Rebellious toddlers, on the other hand, will be harder to teach and it will be harder to keep in a routine. They will be more likely to be angry or tense which will make teaching them hard. They could resent their parents working and sending them to daycare, which would result in a angry toddler. Their little goal could be to become a cheeky devil!
- A lot could rely on the parents keeping a fixed routine. A change could cause any toddler to become tense, as it should be noted that even passive toddlers shouldn't be happy all the time. All toddlers could be able to lean to any disposition, and it your choice if you actually play on the toddler's aspiration
I think that's about it of what I remember writing for that bit. But I also thought the objects and interactions I'd love.
- Pram. It would be great to push a toddler around the neighbourhoods like a sim jogs.
- Tag for kids and toddlers. It might well end in tears!
- feeding station. I forget it's real name!
- play mat. That a rebellious toddler can stray from.
- I had a really cool name for a club for mums to exercise with their toddlers in their prams. Ah ha! The Buggy Brigade.
- pottys and cots.
- something for them to climb on. I have it in my mind's eye, but I cannot think of its name.
- I want lots of clothes and hairstyles for toddlers.
That's all I'm going to dare write in case I lose it again.
Happy Simming :)
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