Character value

Character values are a new feature introduced in The Sims 4: Parenthood. Character Values appear in the Simology panel for Sims aged Toddler to Teen. Parents can encourage or discipline their children to help develop their Character Values. A Toddler, Child, or Teen can affect their own Character Values by performing certain interactions, such as making a mess or setting the table. If Sims have a high or low enough level in any of the Character Values, they will receive special traits when they become Young Adults.

There are five character values:

• Manners
• Responsibility
• Empathy
• Conflict Resolution
• Emotional Control

There are ten possible traits awarded for Character Values (one positive and one negative for each Value):

• Good Manners (Manners)
  • Description: Sims with Good Manners won't want to do any gross manners interactions, at least not in front of anyone. They also have a new Polite Introduction and can gain friendly relationships faster. Good Mannered Sims can also Offer Gratitude to the Host of a house they are visiting.
• Bad Manners (Manners)
  • Description: Sims with Bad Manners can try to be Friendly, but will always fail using certain socials. They will often use gross manners, swear a lot, and never want to do the dishes.

• Responsible (Responsibility)
  • Description: Responsible Sims perform better at their jobs and can teach children and teens how to be responsible.
• Irresponsible (Responsibility)
  • Description: Irresponsible Sims are uncomfortable at work, but ignoring bills and slacking off brings them joy. They may also encounter new situations when at work.
• Compassionate (Empathy)
  • Description: Compassionate Sims can help other Sims relieve their negative emotions. They can also empathize with them by Sharing Emotional Burdens. However, these Sims get stressed when being Mean.
• Insensitive (Empathy)
  • Description: Insensitive Sims are able to Question other Sims’ negative emotions. They can also instigate other Sims. Insensitive Sims will have a higher chance of failing socially when talking to Sims with bad emotions.
• Mediator (Conflict Resolution)
  • Description: Mediator Sims have a higher chance at successfully apologizing to other Sims and can Mediate the Forums. They can also mend differences with Sims they have not been friendly with for a long time.
• Argumentative (Conflict Resolution)
  • Description: Argumentative Sims don’t always start conversations on the right foot with Sims they don’t like. Successfully apologizing is harder and they do try to assert their correctness more often than not.
• Emotional Control (Emotional Control)
  • Description: Sims who have the Emotional Control Trait can relieve negative moods by jogging, listening to certain music, blogging on the computer, or playing an instrument. In general, their negative emotions will go away faster than other Sims.
• Uncontrolled Emotions (Emotional Control)
  • Description: Sims with Uncontrolled Emotions won’t be able to relieve their negative emotions as fast as other Sims. When they have strong negative emotions, they may have an emotional meltdown.