Adoption allows Sims and pets to join households. Adopted children are not genetically related but treated as full family. Adoption is available in all four main Sims games
Charlize Theron has no plans for marriage or romantic partnerships. She enjoys dates but doesn't know if she can live with someone again
Claire and Phil discipline their children about inappropriate behavior. Phil shoots Luke after he accidentally shoots Alex. Hayley's first boyfriend Dylan causes family tension
Thousands of homeless pets are found on streets annually. 6-8 million additional animals are already in shelters nationwide. Many pets are abandoned or lost without owners
Child adoption costs §1,000 through Household > Adopt or Hire a Service. Available children change daily through computer or phone. Adopted children can be renamed and receive parental leave. Social workers may take children away if not properly cared for
Maddox Chivan (2002) was adopted from Cambodian orphanage by Jolie. Zahara Marley (2005) was adopted from Ethiopian orphanage by Jolie and Pitt. Shiloh Nouvel (2006) was first biological child, initially wore men's clothing. Pax Thien (2003) was adopted from Vietnamese orphanage by Jolie