Family-oriented (The Sims 3)

Family-oriented is a lifestyle trait in The Sims 3. The trait conflicts with the dislikes children trait, and is first available at childhood.

Family-Oriented Sims make great parents. They have big families and enjoy being surrounded by their children.

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Family-oriented Sims' interactions with family members will have better results.
Family-oriented Sims enjoy tending to the needs of babies and toddlers more than other Sims, even if it means a bit (or a lot) of stress.
A family-oriented Sim is better at teaching toddler skills like learning how to walk, talk, and use the potty chair than other Sims without the trait. They can complete these 50% faster.
Family-oriented Sims have better starting relationships with family members.
Family-oriented Sims write better children's books than others.
- This provides a bonus to Sims writing in the children's genre.
They are more likely to succeed in the daycare profession, same with the nurturing trait.^[TS3:G]
Family-oriented Sims who have this trait will generally look after their children.
Family-oriented Sims may receive wishes to have many children.
Family-oriented Sims will disapprove of The Emperor Of Evil.

The "talk about family" social interaction is available.
If there are children on the lot, family-oriented Sims can "coo over children" with other adult Sims.

Family-oriented Sims often wish to have children and grandchildren.
Family-oriented Sims enjoy doing laundry.^[TS3:A]
Family-oriented Sims train and teach toddler skills faster than other Sims.
Family-oriented Sims are better at tutoring children and teens, which will make their school performance increase faster.
Most babysitters will have this trait, and will react negatively to the "joke about children" interaction. Babysitters with this trait will generally look after toddlers and babies better than those without it.
Family-oriented Sims are less likely to cheat on their spouses.
If a birth has taken place somewhere in the neighborhood, Sims who are family-oriented will talk positively about the birth when the "gossip" interaction is used.
Family-oriented Sims will often wish to quit their jobs or take time off work if they have a newborn baby in the household, even if they are on the verge of promotion or even if they'll end up with financial problems when they quit. Giving the Sim the workaholic trait will prevent this.
Family-oriented Sims will only "try for (a) baby" with Sims they are married to.^{[confirmation needed]}