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1990s – Globalization 

All rules from 1980s still stand with the following changes:

• Y2K: When your oldest Teen is about to become a Young Adult (or when you hit the second half of 1998), the family must prepare for the Y2K Disaster.
  • Build a temporary shelter using the cheapest furniture: no computers allowed.
  • The entire family must not leave the shelter for the three days leading up to 2000. No school, no work.
  • Babies may only be born at home if they are born during the 3 days in the shelter – otherwise they must still be born at the hospital.
• Children:
  • The Freegan Trait is now available.
• Home/Building:
  • Computers are allowed for socializing, and laptops are now allowed.
  • Kids tablets are allowed. 
  • You may use the electronic backdrop in photo studios.
  • Television time restrictions are lifted.
  • All restrictions on showers, appliances, furniture, are lifted.
  • Conspiracy theorist paraphernalia and decor is now allowed.
  • Kids Radio, Alternative, World Music, and S-Pop music are allowed.
  • Kids Network, Cooking Channel, and World Culture Network TV channels are allowed.
• Career:
  • Permitted careers for Sims:
    • Actor
    • Astronaut (Space Ranger) – requires a university degree
    • Athlete (either branch)
    • Business (either branch)
    • Civil Designer (either branch) – requires a university degree
    • Criminal (either branch)
    • Critic (either branch)
    • Culinary (either branch)
    • Detective
    • Doctor – requires a university degree
    • Education (either branch) – requires a university degree
    • Engineer (either branch) – requires a university degree
    • Entertainer (either branch)
    • Freelancer (all branches)
    • Gardener (either branch)
    • Interior Decorator
    • Law (either branch) – requires a university degree
    • Military (Officer)
    • Military (Covert Operator) – males only
    • Painter (either branch)
    • Politics (either branch)
    • Salaryperson (either branch)
    • Scientist – requires a university degree
    • Secret Agent (either branch)
    • Tech Guru (Start-Up Entrepreneur)
    • Veterinarian – requires a university degree
    • Writing (either branch)
  • Permitted part-time work for any Sims:
    • Babysitter
    • Barista
    • Diver
    • Fast Food Employee
    • Fisherman
    • Lifeguard
    • Manual Laborer
    • Retail Employee
  • Men are allowed to take paternity leave after children are born.
• Miscellaneous:
  • The Fast Internet Lot Trait now available.
  • Cell phones can be used for texting.
  • With the rise of the Internet, pet clothing is a thing. You can dress your pets in more than a collar.
  • Play dates are allowed.
  • Plopsy is also now available.
  • Bubble Tea is allowed.
  • Diaper Pails are allowed.

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