What makes you think Sims 4 will end next year?
A pre-teen stage would only last a couple days so not really worth it. Height sliders are problematic though I hear that there are mods for this that mostly work.
There's a rumor going around that Sims 4 is ending in 2026 and a newer version is coming also I can see that for short players Sims who play like that but as for myself I see Preteens as another Lifestage like infants and toddlers were added. Just like what's the difference between a YA and an Adult besides the Adult looking slightly older?
