The Sims 4: Mods That Improve Teen Gameplay

The teenage years are the time when people significantly change, from their way of life to their hobbies. The Sims 4 reflects this to a certain degree, but not as much as some players would like it to.

Fortunately for all fans of the game who like to try out new things, there are plenty of mods available online that change up teen gameplay. These mods all offer new possibilities and situations unavailable in the original game. From new school interactions to updated personal relationships, multiple mods help make the teen gameplay in The Sims 4 even more exciting than it already is.

Updated on February 26, 2025, by Jenna Amore: Players often look for ways to make their Sims’ teenage years more exciting and immersive. While packs like Parenthood and High School Years add some depth, mods can take things even further by introducing new jobs, social interactions, and customization options. Whether players are interested in more career opportunities, stylish teen-themed décor, or a livelier high school scene, these mods let them craft a dynamic and realistic teen life in The Sims 4.

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Delinquent Teens

Teens Can Be Rebellious (With Consequences)

The teen years are the best time for some Sims to be a little reckless and mischievous. High School Years introduced a few rebellious behaviors, like sneaking out to The Sims, but for the most part, they kept it tame. Adeepindigo’s mod, Delinquent Teens, adds some wilder actions.

With the mod, teen Sims can run away, prank their school, and even break the law if they want. Additionally, teenagers will have consequences that range from school suspension to juvenile detention. To get started, players can enjoy a new scenario included with the mod that encourages teens to break some rules.

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Runaway From Home

Teen Rebellion Meets Street Survival

Perfect for those playing the Runaway Teen Challenge, the Runaway From Home mod introduces emotional and survival elements that challenge players to navigate life on the streets. Teens with the custom Troubled Teen trait can express their unhappiness and plan their escape. There’s also the Street Survival skill, which will prepare them for begging and money in creative ways.

Parents or guardians can search for their runaway teens if they have the Find Missing Teen trait, which allows them to file missing person reports and ask around town for information. This mod focuses on the emotional struggles of teens while offering challenging survival mechanics and opportunities for complex storytelling.

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Short School Hours For Teens

Give Teen Sims More Time For Hobbies, Jobs, And Social Lives!

Teen Sims usually spend five long hours — 9 am to 2 pm — stuck in school, but this mod shortens their day a bit. The Short School Hours For Teens mod adjusts their schedule from 8 am to 1 pm. That extra hour may not seem like much, but it opens up a world of possibilities. Teens can use the extra time to build skills, get a head start on their part-time jobs, or simply enjoy more social interactions with friends.

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Whether they’re hitting the gym, practicing an instrument, or sneaking off to cause a little trouble, this mod gives them the freedom to make the most of their afternoons. Perfect for players who want more control over their teen Sims’ schedules, this tweak makes life feel a little more flexible — and a lot more fun.

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Obsessive Teen Mod

Capture the Teenage Experience With Interactions and Animations

The Obsessive Teen Mod brings a whole new level of realism and personality with 10 unique interactions and animations that every teen will love. Now, Sims can snap selfies — known as Ongies in Simlish — from all angles using a cool new selfie stick, indulge in comfort food like cheeseburgers, and lounge in relaxed poses perfect for naps or scrolling the internet.

They can even FaceTime their friends from their phones or pout in true teenage fashion, adding extra authenticity to their moods and social dynamics. Each interaction comes with its own moodlets that influence a Sim’s emotions. This mod is packed with fun details that capture the quirks and habits of real-life teens.

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Teen Traits

Teen Exclusive Traits That Add Variety

Teenagers have huge personalities with quirks and habits all over the place. Players with High School Years get access to teen-exclusive traits such as being Overachievers, Party Animals, and Socially Awkward. However, those who don’t own the pack or want more choices can get Triplis’s Teen Trait mod for eight teen-centered traits.

The new traits from the Teen Traits mod influence personalities or interests. Teens can have the Living Instrument trait and get musical skills like singing and DJ mixing. Another option is the Walking Punchline trait, which makes teens a class clown type. Whatever the choice, players have unique options when creating their teens.

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Teen Style Stuff

Fresh Styles Tailored for Teens

The Teen Style Stuff mod brings much-needed variety to teen wardrobes, offering clothing and hairstyles designed specifically for teenage Sims. Unlike existing kits and stuff packs, this mod tailors fashion to common teen stereotypes like athletes, popular girls, and punk-rockers. Create-A-Sim mods like these allow players to express their Sims’ personalities with outfits and accessories.

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From sporty bandanas and joggers to trendy crop tops and denim skirts, and even punk-inspired hairstyles and platform boots, this mod simulates a free stuff pack made specifically for teens. By giving them distinct fashion options, teen gameplay becomes more immersive and personal, allowing players to create unique looks for every teen Sim.

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The Sims 4: Teen Style Stuff

Let Teen Sims’ Personalities Shine With Bold New Furniture And Décor

Teen Sims deserve rooms that reflect their unique personalities, and The Sims 4: Teen Style Stuff mod delivers just that with 49 stylish build/buy items designed just for them. Whether players’ Sims are brooding goths, rebellious thrashers, or glamorous socialites, they can deck out their space with matching furniture, wallpapers, floors, and more.

From edgy posters to chic desks, this pack lets teens curate an aesthetic that feels truly their own. It pairs perfectly with the Teen Style Stuff Create-A-Sim pack by luumia & Synth, ensuring a fully themed teen experience from outfits and hairstyles to decor and interiors. Finally, teenage Sims’ bedrooms can be as expressive as their fashion choices — because being a teenager is all about making a statement.

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Teen Townies

Instantly Add Diverse And Fully Fleshed-Out Teen Sims To The World

If the Copperdale High School halls feel a little empty, the Teen Townies mod is here to help by introducing eight unique teenage Sims with distinct personalities, skills, and interests. Unlike the bland and unfashionable randomly generated townies, these teens come fully dressed, styled, and ready to jump straight into gameplay.

Whether Sims befriend them, date them, or compete against them, they bring variety and realism to any teen-focused story. Simply drop the mod into the tray folder of the game’s files, and they’ll be ready to attend class, hang out after school, and cause a little drama along the way. Pair them with other teen-focused mods for a truly immersive high school experience!

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Summer Camps

Adventures for Teens to Explore

The Sims 4 lacks teen-oriented events and activities outside of going to school. True to its name, adeepindigo’s Summer Camp mod adds summer camps for children and teenagers. Players will need to have The Sims 4 Seasons expansion pack because camp takes place during the Summer.

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Summer camps replace school whenever teens sign up for them. There are 11-day Camps and Away Camps. Whenever Sims go to summer camp they learn Skills and get an emotional buff.

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Senior Trip Mod

Make Graduation Unforgettable With Class Trips to Iconic Destinations

During the school year, the Senior Trip Mod lets teenage Sims cap off their high school years with an unforgettable class trip. Seniors can vote on one of eight exciting destinations, choosing between real-world cities like Paris, Egypt, or New York, or fictionalized locations like Trento (Toronto) and Westacia (Rome) for added immersion.

On the scheduled day, Sims will leave the household for a two-day adventure and return with unique moodlets reflecting their experiences. It’s the perfect way to make lasting memories and celebrate the end of an era in true Sim style.

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Teen Stories and Activities Mod

Create Realistic Memories With Teen Outings

The Teen Stories and Activities Mod brings depth to the teenage experience, offering 15 fun rabbit hole activities for teen Sims, like going to the movies, the beach, and even sleepovers. These outings let teens build memories while giving players a chance to focus on other storylines or care for other household members.

A unique permission system adds realism, allowing teens to ask their parents for permission to go out. Responses vary based on the parent’s trait: Permissive Parents are usually lenient but may say ‘no’ if grades slip, Strict Parents are more likely to deny outings, and Uninvolved Parents generally allow outings without question. Sims can try to sneak out, but they will lose character values and their relationship with their parents if they get caught for breaking curfew.

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Teen Aspirations Bundle

Teens Deserve More Aspirations

Anyone who’s ever been a teenager knows they don’t always aspire to the same things adults do, so why would they in The Sims? Thankfully for Sims 4 players, this Teen Aspirations Bundle brings four new aspirations catered to teen Sims. There are two versions of this mod depending on whether players have the High School Years expansion or not.

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Downloading this mod will give players access to the creator’s Prom Royalty, Overachiever, Towards Independence, and Teenage Rebellion aspirations. Each aspiration has its own unique set of objectives and reward traits unlocked upon completion. More aspirations means more creative ways for players to express their teen Sims’ personalities.

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Auto Shorter Teens

Teens Should Realistically Be Shorter Than Adults

One of the many gripes of longtime Sims fans was the decision by EA to make teen Sims the same height as adults. It may have saved developers from having to make extra animations or clothing options, but it does seriously infringe upon realistic teen gameplay. However, Menaceman44’s Auto Shorter Teens mod is the ultimate solution to this problem.

Players who have downloaded this teen height mod won’t need to lift a finger for newly created teen characters to automatically be shorter than their adult counterparts. Preexisting teen Sims can also be made shorter by utilizing the CAS.fulleditmode cheat, so players needn’t worry about their older teen Sims getting left behind.

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Astronomy Club After-School Activity

Join New After School Activities

As a teenager, nearly everyone had that one particular hobby that defined their entire existence. However, after the release of High School Years, The Sims 4 still only gave players a choice of eight after-school activities. There are a plethora of after-school activity mods out there to choose from, but tactical_tuna’s Astronomy Club After-School Activity mod is a great choice.

This after-school activity comes with three levels of membership for players’ Sims. For those with the Discover University expansion, the mod contains two small rewards for reaching these higher levels. With this mod, players can let their teens look to the stars for inspiration and maybe, just maybe, find someone looking back.

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Teen Life Mod

Add Drama, Realism, and Social Options to Teenage Life

The Teen Life Mod brings a range of realistic, drama-filled interactions to teenage Sims, focusing on cyberstalking, social media, teen pregnancy, and prom. Now, teens can scroll through Simstagram, post toxic comments, and stay up-to-date with the latest gossip. For teen parents, this mod offers a thoughtful set of features, including options to schedule pregnancy checkups, book ultrasound appointments, and attend birth classes.

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With the Real Teen Life social menu, teens can express new complaints, share heartfelt sentiments, and discuss topics unique to their age, each with moodlets that reflect their feelings. Prom Night also gets a makeover with new conversation options, prom attire talk, and holiday traditions, letting players create a memorable prom holiday.

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Preteen Mod

Experience The Awkwardness Of Preteen Years

• Created by ItsKatato & Adapted by adeepindigo
• Requires: Snowy Escape, Parenthood, and Mood Pack Mod (Patreon)
• Download here (itch.io)

Being a teenager simply wouldn’t be as rewarding without the hard lessons learned during the embarrassing preteen years. Players can now let their teen Sims experience the wonderful weirdness of middle school. The Preteen mod adds this life stage as a trait that can be toggled on or off for any teen Sims.

Preteen Sims will automatically be shorter than teens and will be enrolled in a middle school that functions much the same as other default school levels. A unique preteen hygiene system is also added, giving it an extra body-spray-infused layer of reality.

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Parenting Skills for Teens

Unlock the Parenting Skill As a Teen

In big families and the ever-popular Sims legacy challenge, it’s not just the parents who are responsible for raising the kids. Teens often help out in running the household or have children of their own, which is why it’s a shame that The Sims 4 doesn’t let teens develop parenting skills.

The Parenting Skills For Teens mod fixes that, and much more. Teens and other extended family members can now discipline their juniors and gain crucial parenting skills from it. Moreover, any teen and older can ask neighborhood kids not to make a mess in residential or community areas. Sometimes, it really does take a village.

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Dynamic Teen Life

Deeper Emotions, Social Dynamics, and Activities

With the Dynamic Teen Life mod, teens can journal their thoughts to influence character values, manage their emotions, and discuss mental health with trusted adults. New after-school clubs like Adventure Club, STEM Club, and Performing Arts Club offer diverse activities, while a popularity system tracks a Sim’s social status, influenced by traits, skills, and fame.

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Social groups like the Floaters and Rebel Rousers allow teens to join cliques. A teen’s romantic life also gains complexity, as they must ask their parents for permission to date. In addition, Sims can be invited to attend social events such as bonfire parties, sleepovers, concerts, and hookups, adding variety and realism to their teenage years.

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Teen Lifestyle Game Pack

Give Teenage Sims More Personality

The one thing that makes The Sims 4 one of the best lifestyle simulation games out there is the unbeatable variety of its character customization. But so far, teens have been one of the most neglected groups in the game. Mod creator Snowiii95 endeavors to change this, however, with their Teen Lifestyle Game Pack mod.

The pack includes two new teen careers, four new teen-specific aspirations, and eight new traits to bring life to teen Sims. Employing some classic teen tropes many gamers can relate to, Sims players will be able to make the ultimate jock, nerd, or emo teen characters. Better yet, this mod is base game compatible which is great news for players making the most of The Sims 4’s shift to being free-to-play.

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Let Friends Age Up

Friends Can Age At the Same Time

A huge headache in The Sims 4 is Sims not aging up with their friends, especially when they’re toddlers, children, or teens. It takes away from the game’s immersion when a teen Sim suddenly has to find new similarly aged friends.

LittleMsSam’s Let Friends Age Up mod isn’t really just for teens, but it definitely comes in handy for players who prioritize relationships with townies. Teens by default are also pretty rare in the game, so being able to age up a few Sims to their teens will make finding friends for a teen Sim a whole lot easier.