

Here are some packs that add to the educational standpoint of this game.

But some of these packs may be worth your while. It's a good way to handle the topic age-appropriately.Ĭonsumerism: EA are money grabbers. Poor choices, old age, or accidents cause them. Now, let's get on to some of the iffy stuff: death, consumerism, and woo-hooing.ĭeaths: It happens in real life. so if your child is a little too young, maybe monitor that. There are options that imply reproductive organs in Create a Sim. LGBT+ representation is high- your children can alter pronouns, and love is love in this game.

You will never have to worry about your child feeling bad because only one group of people is portrayed. There are also hijabs and turbans as well.

If they do them, they get promoted, and if they don’t, they can be demoted and/or fired.Īlso, diversity! There's a wide array of skin tones, and players can create any features or body shapes to create all sorts of people. As for jobs, they have daily tasks they need to complete. They must carefully choose what furniture or house they purchase to meet their budget. If their children in-game are not taken care of, they get scooped up by social services. If they don't pay their bills, their electricity and water get shut off. In addition, it can teach them real-life problems and responsibilities as well. But, when you think about it, doesn't that make this game a resource to teach your children to make GOOD choices? Your child can see for themselves how doing good positively affects their relationships, themselves, and the world around them! And when they're ready for it, they can see how their bad choices affect them as well. It teaches whoever plays it that their actions can have both negative and positive consequences.Ī lot of these poor reviews come from parents complaining about things that happen when the player makes poor choices. For example, if you want your sim to have a successful life while being a kind person, that is up to you! And if you want your sim to be an insufferable menace, well. This review is coming from someone who has played the Sims franchise nearly all her life (including when she herself was a child).īefore I start anything, one of the biggest things parents should keep in mind is that the game is completely based on the choices of the players.
