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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 Sim's interactions with family members will have better results.
These 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 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.
Sims have better starting relationships with family members.
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].

'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.

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.
If there is a crying infant on the lot the Sim cannot sleep until the infant has been taken care of!
Family-Oriented Sims are better at tutoring children and teens, which will make their school performance increase faster.

See also: Category:Family-oriented Sims