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This mod adds new teen traits, jobs, and social drama to the game.

A mod that redefines teen gameplay in The Sims 4, giving teen Sims more mature experiences via custom traits, new interactions, part-time jobs, and story-rich social flavor—aimed at making the late teen years feel more “in-between” childhood and full adulthood.

Key features
  • Adds multiple new custom traits for freshly aged-up teen Sims, including Hustler, Rebel Romantic, Activist, Scene Kid, and Star Athlete.
  • Over 30 new social interactions themed around real teen emotions, drama, ambition, risk, crushes, and friendship.
  • Introduces a new part-time job: Food Court Floater, with multiple levels and progression.
  • Offers two modes: Autonomous Gameplay (teens act independently) or User Directed Gameplay (full player control).
  • Includes unique buffs and story notifications to give weight to teen choices.

Requirements and compatibility
Requires script mods enabled. Uses custom traits and social interaction files. No specific expansion packs appear to be required for its core features.

Mod release date
Released August 2025.

Gameplay role/impact
Makes teens feel more realistic and nuanced, filling the gap between child and young adult life stages. Adds ambition, drama, and coming-of-age gameplay that creates richer storytelling opportunities.

Community feedback
Players praise the added depth and the variety of teen personalities this mod introduces. Many highlight that the part-time job is a fun addition and that the traits feel unique. Some players note the mod can make teen life more dramatic or chaotic if all features are enabled.

About the creator
Created by JayESims Media (Jaye Hinson), known for immersive, story-driven mods that focus on Sims’ personalities and life events. Their work is polished and actively developed, with updates planned for future expansions to this mod.

Editor’s Note
Perfect for players seeking a more engaging and mature teen life stage. Works well when paired with mods that enhance emotions, expand school gameplay, or add urban teen activities for even more storytelling potential.



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