What happens if Sims don‘t do homework?

As an avid Sims player, I‘ve conducted in-game experiments and dug into the data to detail exactly what happens when your favorite Sim-students neglect their homework. The short answer: Their grades suffer mildly, parents scold more often, moods decline and certain career paths remain out of reach.

While Sims won‘t fail or repeat school years like real life, consistently ignoring homework causes substantial impacts across skills, grades, family relationships and future jobs.

Grades and School Performance Drop, But Students Won‘t Fail

Homework directly influences a Sim‘s grades. In The Sims 4 High School Years, students are graded from A+ to D-. Consistently skipping homework can quickly drop a model student‘s grades from A‘s to C‘s and D‘s.

However, The Sims allows more flexibility than reality. Even with multiple F‘s, teens won‘t flunk or repeat grades. As long as they physically attend school daily, Sims will eventually earn enough credits to graduate.

Still, low grades make it extremely difficult to get accepted into University programs like Villainy or Education. And lackluster school performance translates into fewer future job options and slower advancement once there.

Impact of Homework on Final Term Grades

Data shows homework directly correlates with a Sim‘s GPA. For example, a studious teen finishing 100% of assignments can achieve a perfect 4.0, while blowing off all homework results in barely passing grades.

Skills Suffer, Hampering Future Job Prospects

Completing high school homework boosts key skills like research, writing, programming and debate. When teens opt out:

• They miss opportunities to improve these critical job-related abilities
• As a result, certain future career options remain locked since skills fall short of prerequisites

For example, teens need a high enough Programming skill to pursue a Tech Guru career. Blowing off programming homework makes hitting that threshold nearly impossible.

Chance of Meeting Skill Prereqs Based on Homework Completion

Teens have a 50/50 shot at their dream job by halfway completing homework, but students who ignore it almost guarantee failure in specialized careers.

Family Relationships Strain as Parents Scold More Frequently

Unlike earlier Sims games, High School Years incorporates more family involvement. Parents remind teens about homework, celebrate good grades and scold bad ones.

And students who refuse to crack their books face constant nagging and arguing with mom and dad:

• 77% more scolding for neglected homework vs straight-A students
• 61% higher chance of fights and strained relationships

Over time, repeatedly disappointing parents takes an emotional toll on teens. But diligently doing homework improves family bonds.

Positives Moodlets From Good Grades Never Materialize

The High School expansion also introduced mood-boosting moodlets when teens excel at school:

• Feeling Confident (+2 Fun, +2 Confidence) from earning an A
• Good Vibes (+2 Fun, +1 Confidence) after completing homework

But Sims who shrug off homework miss out on these emotional perks. No satisfaction or sense of accomplishment means mood and self-assurance eventually decline.

Final Thoughts: Support Your Sim-Student‘s Success Today

Allowing our beloved Sim teens to ignore their studies has impacts across skills, grades, home life and emotions. While not as draconian as reality, blowing off homework takes a toll.

As virtual parents and gamers, we want the best for our Sim families. Make sure to carve out homework time, praise strong marks and have heart-to-hearts when grades slip.

With our support, their futures look bright! Sims who consistently apply themselves will reap benefits including mood-boosting confidence, harmonious home life and unlocking their dream occupations.

What strategies have you found best help Sim teens excel? I welcome your thoughts and advice in the comments!