My sim did homework once and earned a "Scholarly Aptitude" Badge!

I am back again to report he just got the "Give Back" badge. He literally did a few funny interactions to make his dad laugh and earned it. I just gave this kid the scouting career like 10 real life minutes ago. I wasn't even trying to get a badge when this happened. This surely can't be intentional gameplay mechanic? Surely it must be a bug? lol