Is There A Punishment That May Make A Sim’S Parenting Worse?

The Sims 4 parenthood pack introduces various challenges to parenting, making Sims more effective and active in their children’s lives. Learning how to navigate these challenges can positively impact Sim’s family life and relationships. Sims can now discipline any other sim, including NPC’s, and adults can be sent on time out, even getting the time out buffs.

The mod adds 15+ rabbit hole activities and parenting traits for teenage sims, allowing them to ask for permission to go out, interact with their sims, and unlock different outcomes. However, children can ignore these punishments, negatively affecting their character values. If a parent notices their child doing misbehavior, they can punish the misbehaving child in conversations and simple interactions between parents and children.

Parents need to level up their parenting skill to unlock more punishments and higher success rates. Conversations and simple interactions between parents and children will not increase the Sim’s parenting skill, but most other interactions will. Parenting Level 6 aims to make other parents feel better when parenthood gets tough, as they can now see what their baby needs.

In conclusion, the Sims 4 parenthood pack introduces various challenges to parenting, making Sims more effective and active in their children’s lives. By learning how to navigate these challenges, Sims can positively impact their family life and relationships.


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Can a Sim get an abortion?

The creators of The Sims have disclosed that, although the game series does not permit pregnant characters to undergo abortions, unofficial add-ons that facilitate such options are widely utilized by players. This is because major studios frequently eschew socially sensitive topics, yet enthusiasts occasionally devise methods to integrate them.

What is the most horrible punishment?
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What is the most horrible punishment?

Capital punishment is a controversial issue, with arguments that it is more expensive and the government has been wrong in past cases. However, these arguments may not be enough to qualify for the government’s tests, which could be considered arbitrary. Capital punishments have been deliberately cruel, painful, and degrading throughout history. Examples include breaking wheel, hanging, drawing and quartering, mazzatello, boiling to death, death by burning, drowning, feeding alive to predatory animals, starvation, immurement, flaying, disembowelment, crucifixion, impalement, crushing, execution by elephant, keelhauling, stoning, dismemberment, sawing, slow slicing, blood eagle, bamboo torture, and necklacing.

In 2008, Michael Portillo on the show Horizon argued that to ensure an execution is not cruel and unusual, criteria must be met: quick and painless death to prevent suffering for the person being executed; medical education provided to the executioner to prevent error-related suffering; death not to be gory to prevent suffering for those carrying out the execution; and no cooperation from the person being executed to prevent inaction, distress, and suffering caused by the prisoner participating in their own execution.

Why is punishment bad?

Punishment can lead to a child feeling bad about themselves, leading to bad behavior. It doesn’t teach children to take responsibility for their actions, as they often see their actions as driven by someone else. They blame others and see parents as necessary for control. Punishment doesn’t address the root cause of the behavior, doesn’t help children express their emotions, and sends a message that their feelings aren’t important.

What is a good punishment for a 14 year old boy?

Disrespectful behavior can often be effectively addressed through restitution, such as through the written expression of remorse or the assumption of additional responsibilities to support the individual who has been disrespected.

Does punishment work in parenting?
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Does punishment work in parenting?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasizes the importance of teaching good behavior rather than punishing bad behavior. Research shows that spanking, slapping, and other forms of physical punishment are ineffective in correcting a child’s behavior, as well as yelling at or shaming a child. These punishments can also damage a child’s long-term physical and mental health.

Spanking can create an unhealthy cycle, as it often increases aggression and anger in children. A study of children born in 20 large U. S. cities found that families who used physical punishment caught in a negative cycle, with more children being spanked, the more they later misbehaved, which prompted more spankings in response. Spanking also teaches that causing someone pain is okay if you’re frustrated, even with those you love.

Physical punishment increases the risk of injury, especially in children under 18 months of age, and may leave measurable marks on the brain and body. Children who are spanked show higher levels of hormones tied to toxic stress and may also have less gray matter, the part of the brain involved with self-control, and perform lower on IQ tests as young adults than the control group.

Vornal abuse, such as yelling at children or using words to cause emotional pain or shame, is also ineffective and harmful. Research shows that harsh verbal discipline, which becomes more common as children get older, may lead to more behavior problems and symptoms of depression in teens.

Parents should learn from their mistakes and give themselves a time out if they feel out of control.

What is the best punishment for a child?
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What is the best punishment for a child?

Verbal rules become more reliant on children, but they still require supervision for safety and direction. Time-out, redirection, and praise are effective motivators for good behavior. Lectures may not be effective, so using time-out and logical consequences can help teach accountability. School-age children, aged six to 12, may experience conflicts due to their increasing independence. They tend to act autonomously, choose their own activities, and recognize other authority.

Parents should continue to supervise, provide good behavioral models, set consistent rules, and allow the child to become increasingly autonomous. Parents should also make important decisions, as school-age children cannot always apply reasoning and judgment.

Is it OK for a parent to physically discipline his child?
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Is it OK for a parent to physically discipline his child?

Corporal punishment, such as spanking, is legal in all 50 states as long as it is not excessive. Factors determining excessiveness include the amount of force used, the child’s age, and the parent’s motivation. In severe cases, caregivers accused of child abuse may lose their parental rights or face jail time. Discipline is a significant challenge in parenting, and while some families have rejected physical punishments, some continue to use spanking and other forms of physical discipline.

However, serious issues can arise under both civil and criminal law if a parent’s actions escalate to child abuse rather than discipline. If you or someone you know is facing a criminal child abuse allegation, contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines child abuse as the intentional use of physical force that can result in physical injury.

Does punishment increase bad behavior?
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Does punishment increase bad behavior?

Negative reinforcement and punishment are two distinct mechanisms in operant conditioning. Positive punishment involves adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior, such as scolding a student to stop texting in class. Negative punishment, on the other hand, removes a pleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior, such as taking away a favorite toy.

Punishment, especially when immediate, can help decrease undesirable behavior. For example, if a child is punished for hitting their younger brother, they may not repeat the behavior. However, physical punishment, such as spanking, has drawbacks. First, it may teach fear, as children may become fearful of the person who delivered the punishment, such as the parent. Second, it may cause children to become more aggressive and prone to antisocial behavior and delinquency.

Skinner suggested that the use of punishment should be weighed against the possible negative effects. Today’s psychologists and parenting experts favor reinforcement over punishment, suggesting that parents catch their child doing something good and reward them for it. This approach helps to prevent children from becoming aggressive and prone to antisocial behavior and delinquency. In conclusion, while positive punishment can be effective in some cases, it is essential to weigh the potential negative effects against the benefits of reinforcement.

How to parent with discipline not punishment?
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How to parent with discipline not punishment?

Positive discipline is a method that helps parents build positive relationships with their children by planning one-on-one time. This approach involves praising the positives, setting clear expectations, distracting creatively, using calm consequences, pause, step back, and praising oneself. Parents often struggle with how to discipline their children, but shouting and physical violence are not effective.

Positive discipline, as explained by Lucie Cluver, an Oxford University professor of Child and Family Social Work and mother of two young boys, can help parents teach skills like responsibility, cooperation, and self-discipline. Parents often resort to physical violence due to stress and lack of alternative methods, making positive discipline a more effective approach for parents.

What is the punishment in Sims 4 parenthood?
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What is the punishment in Sims 4 parenthood?

In The Sims 4: Parenthood, punishments are primarily chosen by the player, rather than autonomous. Parents can punish their children for misbehavior, such as swearing or being mean to other Sims, using various methods like time outs or grounding. However, children can ignore these punishments, reducing their character values. To unlock more punishments and higher success rates, parents must level up their parenting skills and consult other Sims before deciding on a punishment.

Scolding is the mildest punishment, divided into three categories with two options. Influencing and forcing are the second mildest options, with parents choosing between “Influence To.” and “Force To.”, which open a menu of activities for the child to perform. Influencing is a milder way to punish, while forcing is harsher and can be used if the child rebels against the influencing.

What is negative punishment in parenting?
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What is negative punishment in parenting?

Negative punishment is a form of punishment used to modify behavior by removing a desirable or good reinforcement to decrease the likelihood of a behavior. It is a crucial concept in B. F. Skinner’s theory of operant conditioning and is often referred to as “punishment by removal”. In behavioral psychology, the goal of punishment is to decrease unwanted behavior, and negative punishment involves taking something good or desirable away to reduce the occurrence of a particular behavior.


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  • Can’t help but notice how the way they’re dressed up became almost opposite when they were aged up. As kids, Max had simple clothes, easy to wear or move in; while, Kary had princessy, aesthetic clothes, and lots of pink. But Max as a teen is dressed up — skirt, pink shirt, a brimmed hat — it’s as if she was trying to copy Kary (maybe to try and make her mom like just as much if not more?); while Kary is dressed comfortably. As if she doesn’t care what she wears because she won’t be feeling insecure at all. I don’t that was just the scenario that popped into my head as soon as I saw their aged up looks 🙁

  • I have a Sim who currently has 19 children, no more than 7 have ever lived together in the house. I mostly let them do whatever they want, and I don’t do much with the mom either, and it’s so interesting to see how they autonomously interact with so many kids. Usually one kid in a set of twins (she has 3 sets!) feels very ignored. Basically all the kids feel neglected except for 3 of them, one of whom will NOT stop calling after I moved her out.

  • I love it when the Sims do things like slam doors when they get an attitude. My favorite has to be when teen sims do that specific walk they do when they’re in a mood, dragging their feet with their head hanging back and a grimace on their face. It makes me laugh every time. This experiment didn’t make me quite as sad as others as I don’t get attached to my sims in the slightest. I could play a sim from birth to death on long life span, they die, and I’m just on to the next lol. The ones that make me sad are pet cat deaths 😂

  • I also struggle tryin to be intentionally shitty to other sims, especially the little ones, but if I’m playing a mean or evil sim, i have to remember that they’re a dick so I have to act like one. I rarely play Hates Children sims, too. so when I played Sergio Romeo, he and Zoe Patel had an “unwanted” child (she was happy, he was not obviously) and he got a want to crush a child’s dream, i had him direct all that on his own kid. super harsh. but of course this is happy and cheerful sims 4 and they end up being friends autonomously cuz sims 4 logic. 🤷‍♀

  • I did this a while ago and I started CRYING while playing my sims 4 nobody in the family liked the hated child and I felt so bad, she started getting low confidence traits and was always crying in the rain, so 2 hours in I made a rich lady adopt her and now they are happy together while she plays violin to her hearts content

  • My brothers baby mama played this challenge in real life. Her oldest was her golden child whole her honest was treated like crap. They are both early 20s now and believe it or not it was the “Golden child” that cut off her mom while the youngest has limited contact. The oldest was expected to be prefect and had really high standards while the youngest had almost no expectations and no real parenting. They both have anxiety and depression as a result of their mom. The oldest has ocd though she’s in college and doing well in college. The youngest has a decent job though she does drink a lot, was into more hardcore but now only smokes weed and vapes. She’s only 20 so hopefully as she gets older she’ll stop drinking so much. To be honest I’m proud of both girls, they both had a hard time growing up and even pitted against each other (they get along now) by their mom. Their mom was and is a hardcore drug user who had a parade of men coming in and out of their home (some were not good at all to my nieces), called even my youngest niece the N word with the hard R at the end because she’s mixed (my brother is half black and is only the biological father to the youngest but he loves the oldest as his own too) I think of their mother as the destroyer of lives because she will try to destroy the life of anybody in her life if she thinks they have wronged her in any way even if they are her own children. There’s so much more even but that’s all another long story.

  • OMG HOW DO TINY PIXEL 1s AND 0s MAKE ME FEEL SO MUCH. I Just Wanna Snatch Max Up And Put Her With My Character Shiro And Let Him Protect Her. He Wants Kids And A Family But Hes VERY Shy And Awkward And He Seems To ALWAYS Yammer On About Genius Stuff That Everyone Else Doesnt Like. HOWEVER….A Good Note….Hes Managed To Make A Deep Relationship With Morgyn Ember. Theyre Kinda Cute Together. Maybe Shiro Will Finally Find Love….And Then Be A Dad Finally. X’D

  • This is my life. And outcome is accurate. I got decent responsibility, no confidence, fear of being inferior, failed shcool, antisocial, and i struggle to feel successful or fufilled with anything i do. Also a fear of failure, so i dont try a lot. My sis got same treatment tho, and is the same. I am 100% not a functional human being, currently out of work cuz it triggers depresson. Im lucky im even in a relationship.🤦‍♀️

  • I did this experiment unintentionally when infants first came out bc there was a glitch where the mom got introduced to her son and had a really negative reaction towards him haha I made him the worst-behaved child I could with low self-esteem and strained family dynamics, and now he’s an aspiring criminal! I usually play with “perfect” families, but this was a really fun change 😂

  • I had a mother with two daughters in my game, and she always played favorite with one of the girls, and was always critical and negative to the other girl, and she was that way on her own, I wasn’t making her say or do things one way or another, and this was before family dynamics was a thing, and I could never figure out why the mom was like that, also the mom would never cook for the girls, even if they were hungry at the time, and the mom was a good cook, but she would only make herself food, the girls were always stressed and tense in the house, after a while it got so bad that the mom started to treat the favorite girl bad too, I had to move the girls out and in with someone else to sort of foster them, but the girls were always fairly independent, they kind of had to be because of their mom.

  • My mom basically did this with my twin sister & I irl. I was max. I ended up going into foster care till I aged out at 18. My sister stood with my mom, doesn’t have accountability, resents everyone on earth for not catering to her the way my mom did, and hates me to boot. 😂 she even claims my mom loved me more for putting ME into foster care 😭 absolutely delusional. I’m responsible, held down an apartment since 18, never expected things of others, etc. So it did overall make me more well rounded. But it made me a people pleaser 😭 cause I never got love from my mom. Before anyone asks, yes I’m still I therapy. 😊

  • (CONTENT warning) Dude not this drastic but emotionally close enough although covered better as “love” cus narcissist parents, I was the black sheep and projected on child all my youth and the one always the adult to my parents and therapist against my will and yet my younger sister was spoiled rotten. I had to learned how to be an adult way earlier than my f*k a* younger sister. And now I’m soon to be 26, I’ll give you some more info on this kinda case. I definitely grew up more outwardly insecure and it wasn’t till more now that I’m finally building more. I did have projected confidence and masked a lot (I’m heavily mentally ill and autistic which was another factor I’m sure in me being a burden child) in my teens. I grew up and as a kid and teen had awful anger issues. Especially imploding or SH. I hated my mother since I was a kid and always felt like she was my step mother, while my dad used to be on my side but ended up turning whack like my mom when I was in middle school. So I had no more real Allies even tho he kept saying he was on my side. I’m a ambivert and it switches often in mixes of both in different ways. I was the star child when I was young cus I was incredibly advanced in my school work and intelligence until my learning disabilities fully started growing bad in middle school and thus forward, I fell from the top. And soon became a barely passing student, always confronted by worried teachers. And almost dropped out of hs cus I stopped caring about everything even my own life and lied to myself for so long that I didn’t wish to live (I did).

  • I watched this and then had a thought at the end what if after the way the mother treated max but when the mother passed left her all the inheritance thinking she loved me after all and how that would make her feel and her sister. I wasn’t going to comment this but the article after this was about grandmas inheritance so I had to mention it. I havent played sims since 2003 so I know a lot has changed and I also wasn’t sure if there was even an option to do that either.

  • There’s no reason to test how this will turn. There are probably numerous real-life studies that were done on this subject. Maxis probably looked into some of it to create these outcomes. Yes, these are just pixels, but they are human looking pixels. If a person is willing to do this to something that looks human, would they be willing to do this to a real human being? But Whiny feels wrong for doing this. At the very least, it shows that she has some humanity in her heart. But she is still willing to go through with it. Interesting?

  • Ps I’m not hating but the loved Child never did anything to max she was never mean to max but your said let’s make the loved child homeless and max rich I do agree with max getting revenge but the sister never did anything to her the mom should be the one to be homeless not her she didn’t do anthing😢

  • as someone who was the favorite child and received lots of care and gifts i wonder why i didnt turn out like Carissa…… My parents never expected anything from me so i did okay in school and now at university they really dont care about my grades or education so i dont care either. I have no passion. They pay for almost everything though without me asking

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