every time i try and play a household, it goes back to world select! PLEASE HELP

I just had this problem, when trying to get back to my household after being in 'manage world' mode. It simply kept going back to the map and remained in 'manage world' mode.  I read some solutions on here, but they seemed to all suggested saving the household and starting a new game.  I didn't want to have to do this.  Instead, I picked the travel option and sent my sims to the park.  It worked and then I was able to send them home again and continue to play my household.

I  hope this helps,,,